This is a remote position.
Job description
§ Ability to write reusable and scalable code in Golang.
§ Ability to write REST APIs.
§ Knowledge of Golang frameworks such as Gin and GORM.
§ Knowledge of relational databases and SQL.
§ Understanding of OS concepts such as syscalls, process, threads and memory management and how they are being used in a modern operating system like Linux.
§ Knowledge of networking protocols such as DNS, TCP and HTTP.
§ Comfortable working with Linux machines.
§ Ability to read, understand, write and debug complex code – examples:
· Chess written in Golang https://github.com/tonyOreglia/glee
· Uber in Golang
https://medium.com/@mhrlife/building-an-online-taxi-app-like-uber-with-golang-part-1-nearby-taxis-c509 168ef59f
· UDP over TCP in Golang - https://pkg.go.dev/github.com/justlovediaodiao/udp-over-tcp Skills and Qualifications
§ Knowledge of GRPC and Protobuf.
§ Knowledge of Docker, containers and Kubernetes.
§ Knowledge of NoSQL databases such as MongoDB
§ Special bonus points for OpenSource Contributions, Authoring Technical Bonus
Other attributes
§ Should be a self-learner.
§ Should be good at communicating both verbally and in writings with team members and leads.
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