Backend Developer - Golang

About the Role:
As a Golang Developer at InstaSafe, you will be a critical part of our backend team, responsible for building secure, scalable, and high-performance services that underpin our cybersecurity solutions. Working closely with product and design teams, you will translate business and security requirements into technical solutions, focusing on secure coding, data protection, and performance optimization. Additionally, you will leverage MongoDB to design and implement efficient data structures that align with InstaSafe’s data-centric approach to cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborative Development: Work with product managers and design teams to define and deliver high-quality, secure solutions.
  




• Backend Systems: Develop, maintain, and enhance secure web APIs and backend systems for user-facing applications using Golang.
  




• Feature Implementation: Design, implement, and optimise new features with an emphasis on low-latency, high-performance, and high-availability.
  




• Data Management with MongoDB: Design efficient database schemas, integrate MongoDB with Golang applications, and optimise query performance for scalability and security.
  




• System Architecture: Contribute to the architecture, design, and development of cybersecurity-centric products, ensuring scalability and robustness.
  




• Security Protocols: Implement data protection mechanisms, including encryption, authentication, and authorization.
  




• Performance Optimization: Maintain and optimise Golang microservices and MongoDB instances to support high traffic loads and reduce response times.
  




• Logging & Monitoring: Set up and manage logging and monitoring systems for performance tracking, security auditing, and early anomaly detection.
  




• Code Quality: Conduct code reviews to maintain secure coding standards, ensure compliance, and identify potential vulnerabilities.
  




• Testing & Documentation: Write reusable, testable, and efficient code; conduct unit, User Acceptance (UAT), and regression testing; and document technical specifications, architecture, and best practices.
  

Requirements

Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.

Experience:
- 3- 6 years in software development, with a primary focus on Golang in production environments.

Technical Skills:
- Golang: Proficiency with Golang, REST APIs, MVC architecture, and ORM libraries.
- MongoDB: Experience with MongoDB, including schema design, query optimization, and integration within Golang applications.
- Cloud Environments: Experience designing scalable applications in AWS cloud environments.
- Security Knowledge: Strong understanding of security best practices, including secure coding standards, data protection, and compliance (e.g., OWASP, GDPR).
- Additional Skills: Familiarity with Python and experience with JavaScript frameworks like React or Vue are advantageous.

Tools and Processes
- Experience with Git for version control 
- CI/CD pipelines, unit testing, and debugging.

Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and independent problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with one of the leading companies in cybersecurity
  




• Dynamic and collaborative work culture
  




• Involvement in cutting-edge projects in Zero Trust Security