What are the responsibilities and job description for the Golang Developer (Golang / Java | Microservices) position at VLink Inc?
Job Title: Backend Developer (Golang / Java | Microservices)
Location: Merrimack, New Hampshire (ONSITE)
Employment Type: Full Time Role
About VLink: Started in 2006 and headquartered in Connecticut, VLink is one of the fastest growing digital technology services and consulting companies. Since its inception, our innovative team members have been solving the most complex business, and IT challenges of our global clients.
Job Description:
Position Description:
VLink seeking a Backend Developer with strong experience in Golang and/or Java to build scalable, high-performance systems and APIs. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in polyglot environments, working across modern backend technologies to design and deliver distributed, cloud-native applications. You''''''''ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to build secure, reliable, and efficient systems that operate at scale, as well as solve complex engineering challenges with real business impact within a culture that is focused on innovation, ownership, and continuous learning.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
- 10 years of overall IT experience (consulting experience preferred)
- Strong hands-on experience in Golang and/or Java backend development
- Experience with Spring Boot (for Java) or strong Go expertise
- Experience building REST APIs and/or gRPC services
- Solid understanding of microservices architecture
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Hands-on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases
- Familiarity with Git and CI/CD pipelines
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Desired qualifications:
- Experience working in polyglot environments (Go Java) .
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) .
- Exposure to event-driven architectures . Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana) .
- Experience with high-scale distributed systems
Your future duties and responsibilities:
Backend Development:
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Golang and/or Java (Spring Boot)
- Build clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices
- Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and gRPC services
- Write scenario-based tests (Cucumber or similar frameworks)
System Design & Architecture:
- Contribute to system architecture and technical design decisions
- Build scalable, distributed, and fault-tolerant systems
- Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability
Microservices & Integration:
- Develop and maintain microservices-based architectures
- Integrate with internal platforms and third-party services
- Work with messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ
Data & Persistence:
- Design and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)
- Ensure high performance, availability, and data integrity
Cloud & DevOps
- Deploy and manage applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
- Use Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration
- Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines
Performance & Security
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve system performance
- Implement secure coding practices, authentication, and data protection
- Maintain documentation and follow version control best practices
Other Information:
- Skills:
- Cucumber
- GIT
- Go
- Microservices
- NoSQL
- Spring Boot
- Java
- Prometheus
Employment Practices:
EEO, ADA, FMLA Compliant
VLink is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Applicant information will be handled in accordance with VLink''''''''s privacy policy.
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000