Golang Developer

Golang Software Engineer (Backend / Microservices) Location: 100% Remote (U.S.-based) Employment Type: Contract (Potential for Conversion) Overview We are seeking a Golang Software Engineer to join a high-impact engineering team focused on building modern backend services. This role will work closely with senior engineers to develop scalable, cloud-native applications leveraging microservices architecture and cutting-edge technologies. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a large-scale modernization initiative while working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong engineering practices. Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and maintain backend services using Golang
• Develop and scale applications within a microservices architecture
• Build and integrate APIs and event-driven systems
• Deploy and manage applications in cloud environments (GCP preferred)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, Product, and Business Analysts
• Participate in troubleshooting, production support, and issue resolution
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and system architecture
• Support and enhance platform services and shared infrastructure components

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of overall software development experience
• 1+ year of hands-on experience with Golang (Go) in backend development
• Experience building and maintaining microservices-based systems
• Strong knowledge of:

• APIs
• Distributed systems and event-driven architecture
• Cloud platforms (preferably Google Cloud Platform)

• Experience working with:

• Docker and Kubernetes
• Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform)
• CI/CD pipelines
• Monitoring and observability tools

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Ownership mindset across full development lifecycle

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• DevOps experience
• Familiarity with AWS
• Experience with C#
• Knowledge of Jenkins or other CI/CD tools
• Experience with:

• AI / Machine Learning
• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Cloud Spanner, MongoDB Atlas
• Event-based or distributed systems

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (preferred but not required)

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• Work on modern, cloud-native technologies including Golang + GCP
• Exposure to diverse backend projects in a growing platform environment
• Collaborative team culture with strong engineering leadership
• Opportunity for long-term growth and potential full-time conversion
• Flexible, fully remote work environment

Top Skills (Must-Have)

• Golang (Go)
• API development
• Kubernetes
• Docker
• Microservices
• Cloud (GCP preferred)
• Terraform

Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr. Requirements Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.