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# Remote Senior Golang Engineer

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** Carlsbad, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Abstraction Layers, Agile Methodology, Application Performance Management, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Relational Databases, PostgreSQL, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Rust (Programming Language), Software Application Programming, Containerization, Solid Principles, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Code Restructuring, Docker, Golang, Microservices
- **Published:** July 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.kforce.com/find-work/search-jobs/#/detail/MTY5Nn5XUUd-MjE4MjE1NFAxfjk5/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
 * 7+ years of backend software development experience
 * 3+ years of hands-on experience developing applications in Go (Golang)
 * Strong experience with relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL, including schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning
 * Experience designing and building REST APIs and distributed services
 * Experience with Docker and containerized application deployment
 * Experience working in Agile development environments and modern CI/CD practices
 * Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
 * Proficiency in one or more additional backend languages such as Java, C#, .NET, Rust, or similar
 * Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience with microservices architectures
 * Experience with ORM frameworks and database abstraction layers
 * Experience with cloud platforms and modern deployment technologies
 * Experience integrating third-party APIs and external systems
 * Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and modern software engineering practices

## Description

* Senior Golang Engineer will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and services
 * Build and enhance RESTful APIs and service-based architectures
 * Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data structures for performance and scalability
 * Troubleshoot, refactor, and improve application performance, reliability, and maintainability
 * Develop and deploy containerized applications using modern cloud-native practices
 * As a Senior Golang Engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver technical solutions
 * Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives
 * Support production environments and help resolve complex technical issues


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