Backend Golang Engineer

Required Skills & Experience

-Proficiency in AI concepts and practical use of AI tools and frameworks

-7+ years in software development with strong skills in Go, Java, Postgres and Python (listed in order of importance)

-Expertise in automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

-Proven experience leading large-scale projects and setting technical direction

-Strong SQL skills for complex queries and performance optimization

-Ability to troubleshoot production systems and ensure reliability

-Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

-Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and tools like Jira

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

-Financial services experience

-Hands on experience with launching mobile applications to production

-BS/MS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience

Job Description

Insight Global is hiring a Sr. Backend Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, reliable software solutions for huge application initiatives on a tight timeline. You’ll work across the full development lifecycle—requirements, architecture, implementation, testing, and deployment—while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business goals. Key responsibilities include:

-Backend Development: Lead development and QA for backend services powering a portfolio rebalancing engine,

-Quality Assurance: Carry out QA / automated testing responsibilities (10-15% of the role)

-Documentation: Keep technical guides accurate and up to date.

-Releases & Deployments: Coordinate smooth product releases into production.

-Data Analysis: Validate large datasets and extract insights for improvements.

-Code Review: Ensure code quality, standards, and best practices.

-Collaboration: Effectively leading a team of junior engineers

-Troubleshooting: Resolve complex issues and prevent downtime.

-Continuous Improvement: Stay current on trends and apply innovations to processes.