Software Engineer – GoLang, Contract

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Software Engineer responsible for building high-performance backend services for Pocket FM. Working on critical platform initiatives and contributing to robust, production-ready services.

Posted 7/15/2026contractBengaluru • 🇮🇳 IndiaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend development using Golang, with a strong focus on building scalable APIs, microservices, and distributed systems. Proficient in utilizing AWS cloud services and relational databases like MySQL, while maintaining high code quality and system performance.

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Golang Backend DevelopmentAPI DevelopmentAWS Cloud ServicesMySQL Database ManagementKafka Event-Driven Systems

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Hard Skills

Backend DevelopmentAPI DevelopmentMicroservices ArchitectureSystem DesignData StructuresAlgorithmsDebuggingProblem-SolvingCode QualityTesting

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationOwnershipAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

AWSMySQLKafkaTemporal

Industry Keywords

Distributed SystemsHigh AvailabilityFault-Tolerant SystemsEngineering Best PracticesCross-Functional Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsGoKafkaMicroservicesMySQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Golang.
Build and optimize APIs, microservices, and distributed systems for high availability and performance.
Contribute to key platform migration initiatives, including: Media Pipeline Migration to Temporal and Communication Platform Migration.
Work with MySQL, Kafka, and AWS to build reliable, fault-tolerant systems.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following engineering best practices.
Participate in system design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions.
Troubleshoot production issues and optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality software.
Take end-to-end ownership of features—from development and testing to deployment and monitoring.
Continuously improve code quality, developer productivity, and engineering processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–3 years of hands-on experience in backend development using Golang.
Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, and system design.
Experience working with MySQL or other relational databases.
Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services.
Experience building event-driven systems using Kafka or similar messaging platforms.
Familiarity with microservices architecture and REST APIs.
Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of ownership.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Best-in-class compensation.
Opportunity to work on high-scale products used by millions of users.
Exposure to modern backend technologies and distributed systems.
Learn from experienced engineers while working on critical platform migration projects.
High ownership, rapid learning, and significant career growth opportunities.