GoLang & React.js Developer | Backend API Development, Frontend UI, Cloud & Microservices Integration

Job Summary
Synechron is seeking an experienced GoLang Developer to join our API Platform team. This role involves developing scalable backend services with GoLang while supporting frontend components using React.js or Next.js. The successful candidate will contribute to building high-performance APIs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving innovation through microservices and API platform improvements. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on modern technological solutions, influencing business outcomes through robust application development.

Software Requirements
 

Required Software Proficiency:

• React.js or Next.js — strong experience in building responsive, dynamic user interfaces

  
  

• GoLang (Golang) — hands-on experience in backend development for 1–2 projects, with core understanding of Go syntax and best practices

  
  

• RESTful API design and implementation — understanding of HTTP standards, JSON data formats

  
  

• Database knowledge: Basic experience with relational or NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) — for backend data access and integration

  
  

• Version Control: Git — comprehensive experience managing code repositories and collaboration workflows

  
  

Preferred Software Skills:

• Cloud environment familiarity (AWS, Azure, GCP) — experience in deploying or managing services in cloud environments

  
  

• Microservice architecture and API management tools — knowledge of API gateways or platform services

  
  

• Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes — experience deploying Go services in containerized environments

  
  

Overall Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain frontend components using React.js or Next.js, ensuring usability and responsiveness

  
  

• Design, build, and enhance backend services and APIs with GoLang, focusing on performance, scalability, and reliability

  
  

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—product managers, UX designers, and backend developers—to implement integrated solutions

  
  

• Conduct code reviews, enforce best coding practices, and promote quality standards

  
  

• Troubleshoot technical issues, optimize application performance, and ensure system responsiveness

  
  

• Contribute to technical documentation such as API specifications, architecture diagrams, and deployment procedures

  
  

• Evaluate and suggest new technologies to improve platform efficiency and developer productivity

  
  

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Programming Languages:

  
  

  • Essential: GoLang, JavaScript (React.js/Next.js) — proficiency in both backend and frontend development

    
    

  • Preferred: TypeScript, HTML, CSS for frontend, additional frameworks/libraries as needed

    
    

• Databases/Data Management:

  
  

  • Basic experience with SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL) or NoSQL databases (MongoDB) for backend data interaction

    
    

• Cloud Technologies:

  
  

  • Familiarity with deploying services in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP (preferred but not mandatory)

    
    

• Frameworks and Libraries:

  
  

  • React.js or Next.js, REST API development, microservices architecture best practices

    
    

• Development Tools and Methodologies:

  
  

  • Git, Agile/Scrum practices, CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) for collaborative development and deployment

    
    

• Security Protocols:

  
  

  • Understanding of API security standards, authentication (OAuth2, JWT), and secure coding practices

    
    

Experience Requirements

• 6–8 years of progressive experience in software development, with at least 1–2 projects involving GoLang in back-end development

  
  

• Proven experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices

  
  

• Exposure to frontend frameworks (React.js or Next.js) is strongly preferred

  
  

• Experience working in agile teams, participating in code reviews, and adhering to best practices in software engineering

  
  

• Candidates with experience in cloud deployment, API platforms, or microservices are highly desirable

  
  

Day-to-Day Activities

• Build, test, and deploy backend services and APIs using GoLang for high-performance platform integration

  
  

• Develop frontend modules with React.js or Next.js, ensuring responsive and user-friendly interfaces

  
  

• Collaborate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings with cross-disciplinary teams

  
  

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve technical issues rapidly to ensure platform stability

  
  

• Write technical documentation and API specifications for ongoing development and integration

  
  

• Evaluate new technological trends relevant to API and backend development, and implement improvements accordingly

  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent; Master’s degree preferred

  
  

• Demonstrated experience with GoLang in a professional environment, with a portfolio of 1–2 projects

  
  

• Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs at scale

  
  

• Strong knowledge of frontend development using React.js or Next.js

  
  

• Familiarity with cloud deployment and containerization is a plus

  
  

Professional Competencies

• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues

  
  

• Strong teamwork and communication skills for collaborative development

  
  

• Eagerness to learn new tools, frameworks, and industry best practices

  
  

• Ability to work independently with a proactive approach to problem resolution

  
  

• Organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines effectively

  
  

• Innovative mindset geared toward modern platform development and continuous improvement

  
  

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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