What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Golang AWS Developer position at Calance?
Senior Golang AWS Developer (10-15 Years’ Experience)
Pay Rate (W2) : ～$67/hr (x 2080hr = $139,360 / year) *DOE
*C2C is not available for this position
Location: Plano, Texas (The coding test and interview will be conducted on-site at our Plano office)
Description
We are seeking an accomplished Senior Golang Developer with a proven track record in architecting and deploying robust, cloud-native solutions on AWS. In this onsite role, you’ll collaborate closely with a Technical Architect and take the lead in guiding an offshore engineering team. The right candidate brings advanced knowledge of Golang microservices, MongoDB, Kubernetes, observability tools (OpenTelemetry and Datadog), and modern CI/CD practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and architect Golang-based microservices using Gorilla Mux and gRPC frameworks
- Manage large-scale data operations with MongoDB, focusing on indexing and schema optimization
- Take ownership of the entire application lifecycle on AWS, including API Gateway, Lambda, EKS, EC2, and S3
- Develop and maintain containerized environments with Docker and Helm
- Implement comprehensive observability with OpenTelemetry, exporting metrics and logs to Datadog
- Lead and enhance CI/CD workflows using GitLab and GitHub Actions
- Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive root cause analysis
- Mentor offshore developers, fostering quality and best practices throughout the team
Requirements
- 10-15 years in backend software development, with at least 7 years in Golang
- Extensive experience with MongoDB, including NoSQL data modeling and performance tuning
- Strong background in AWS deployments and architecture
- Proficient with Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm for container orchestration
- Expertise in CI/CD automation (GitLab, GitHub Actions)
- Advanced Linux scripting and debugging skills
- Hands-on experience with TDD and SonarQube to ensure code quality
- Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional teamwork abilities
Preferred Experience
- Knowledge of EV telematics and integrating with Stripe or Zuora
- Experience with payment systems such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, or cryptocurrency payment solutions
- Frontend development skills with Vue.js or React.js
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: Up to $139,380.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What type of work authorization do you currently have, and when does it expire?
- What is your minimum expected hourly rate as W2 contract?
- Please describe the most challenging issue you faced while developing microservices in Golang, and how you solved it.
- Can you share a specific example of optimizing MongoDB performance at scale?
- Tell us about a project where you led the end-to-end lifecycle on AWS. What was your role and the outcome?
- Describe a situation where you used Kubernetes and Docker to solve a complex problem or improve efficiency.
- Have you led an offshore development team? If so, how did you ensure quality and timely delivery?
Ability to Commute:
- Plano, TX 75024 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Plano, TX 75024: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $139,360 - $139,380
