Key Facts

Remote From:

Costa Rica

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Other Skills

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Communication
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Teamwork
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Persistence
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Analytical Thinking
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Mentorship
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Self-Motivation
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Enthusiasm
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
5+ years of backend development experience with languages such as Go, Python, or Java
3+ years of experience working with Go (GoLang)
Experience with GraphQL APIs using gqlgen and data loaders to optimize data fetching

Requirements:

Work with an agile team to build, maintain, and optimize client applications
Mentor fellow developers and drive best practices in backend development
Collaborate with DevOps and QA teams to build a quality-focused CI/CD pipeline
Participate in Agile processes to define, estimate, and work on user stories; perform code reviews, testing, and delivery of high-quality, maintainable code

Gorilla Logic

About Gorilla Logic

For more than 20 years, Gorilla Logic has partnered with leading enterprises across industries to help define, architect, and deliver their most important digital products and platforms. Our deep technical and domain expertise and proven approach enable clients to efficiently innovate, scale, and modernize—creating secure products that their customers love. With headquarters in the U.S. and nearshore development hubs across Latin America, our highly collaborative Agile teams bring a distinctive culture of tech-obsession and problem-solving to our clients’ projects. Everyone at Gorilla Logic strongly believes that when our colleagues and clients win, we all win, which makes for a spirit of partnership unique in our industry. To learn more, visit www.gorillalogic.com. Interested in a career with Gorilla Logic? Check here for our current job openings, and to submit your resume: https://gorillalogic.com/careers/

Company type: SME

Founded: 2018

Company size: 501 - 1000

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Job description

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