Gorilla Logic provides nearshore Agile teams to Fortune 500 and SMB companies, bringing unparalleled expertise in the delivery of full-stack web, mobile, and enterprise applications. Our highly collaborative Agile Gorillas are uniquely qualified to implement complex software initiatives. With offices in the United States, Costa Rica, Colombia and Mexico, Gorilla Logic helps clients gain competitive advantages to achieve results faster.
Senior Backend Developer (Go)
Gorilla Logic is looking for a Senior Backend Developer with exceptional web services and backend development skills to work as a member of an Agile team responsible for building and maintaining our client's web and/or mobile applications. Our environment will require you to work effectively with your teammates, of course. But your real success will be measured by how well you couple critical thinking with self-motivation, enthusiasm, and determination.
Responsibilities
*Work with an agile team to build, maintain, and optimize our client's applications.
*Mentor fellow developers and help drive best practices in backend development.
*Collaborate with DevOps and QA teams to build a quality-focused CI/CD pipeline.
*Responsible for code reviews, testing, and delivery of high-quality, maintainable code.
*Participate in an Agile environment to define, estimate, and work on user stories.
*Strong communication skills and proficiency in English required.
*Demonstrate good analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Technical Requirements
*Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
*5+ years of backend development experience with languages such as GoLang, Python, or Java.
*3+ years of experience working with GoLang (Go).
*Experience with gqlgen to build GraphQL APIs, including handling complex queries and resolvers.
*Experience integrating Dataloaders with GraphQL to optimize data fetching and minimize redundant database queries.
*Development experience with MongoDB and/or DynamoDB in Go applications.
*Experience with modern enterprise patterns like microservices and building scalable, distributed systems.
*Solid experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, etc.).
*Proven track record in building and maintaining production applications with an emphasis on performance, scalability, and reliability.
Bonus Skills
*Experience with frontend frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue.
*Strong skills in writing and optimizing complex SQL queries.
*Cloud development experience with platforms such as AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud.
*Familiarity with modern architectural patterns such as serverless, event-based systems, pub/sub, and data streaming.
*Containerization and orchestration experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
