GOLANG DEVELOPER (HYBRID)

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Summary: Seeking a Mid-level Golang Developer with cloud-native, Kubernetes, and microservices experience to build backend services and APIs for a unified cloud platform. Highlights: 1. Contribute to a unified cloud platform, developing backend services and APIs. 2. Engage in architectural discussions and technical design decisions. 3. Work with cloud-native architectures, Kubernetes, and microservices. #### **GOLANG DEVELOPER (HYBRID LISBON PORTO OR FUNDÃO)** Portuguese company hires for hybrid position Location: Lisbon, Porto, or Fundão — Portugal * ️ Only candidates already based in Portugal will be considered Work Model: Hybrid — 2 days per week in the office and 3 days working remotely ️ Language Requirements: English B2 or higher — mandatory Seniority: Mid\-level (3\+ years) Sector: Telecommunications Rate Between €2600 \- 2900 RV * ️ Instructions: Please send your CV in English and make sure to include all skills and experience that match the requirements of the opportunity. This will significantly increase your chances of success #### **About the Opportunity** This is an excellent opportunity for a software engineer who combines strong Golang development skills with hands\-on experience in cloud\-native architectures, Kubernetes ecosystems, microservices, and automation. You will contribute to a unified cloud platform by developing backend services, APIs, Kubernetes components, and automation frameworks while participating in architectural discussions and technical design decisions. #### **Key Responsibilities** * Design, develop, and maintain high\-quality backend services using Golang; * Build cloud\-native applications and microservices for Kubernetes\-based environments; * Develop REST APIs and platform services supporting a unified cloud platform; * Contribute to Kubernetes operators, controllers, and automation frameworks; * Collaborate with Platform Engineering, Cloud, DevOps, and SRE teams; * Improve deployment, monitoring, and operational processes; * Implement CI/CD best practices and automation pipelines; * Participate in troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimisation; * Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of developed services; * Contribute to architectural discussions and technical design decisions; * Apply software engineering best practices, including automated testing, code reviews, and technical documentation; * Work effectively within Agile/Scrum and geographically distributed teams. #### **Mandatory Requirements** * At least 3 years of professional software development experience with Golang; * Strong knowledge of REST API development; * Experience with microservices architectures; * Knowledge of software design patterns; * Professional experience developing cloud\-native applications; * Hands\-on experience with Kubernetes\-based environments; * Experience with Docker and containerised applications; * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices; * Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows; * Knowledge of automation and infrastructure automation practices; * Understanding of Cloud Engineering and Platform Engineering concepts; * Experience with distributed and scalable systems; * English proficiency at B2 level or higher; * Availability to work from the office twice a week in Lisbon, Porto, or Fundão. #### **Nice\-to\-Have Skills** * Python and FastAPI; * Kubernetes Operators and controllers; * Kopf Framework; * DevSecOps practices; * Terraform; * Argo CD and GitOps; * Helm; * Prometheus and Grafana; * Service mesh technologies such as Istio or Linkerd; * Experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform; * Previous experience in the telecommunications sector. #### **Ideal Candidate Profile** The ideal candidate is a Golang Developer with strong software engineering foundations and practical experience building cloud\-native, distributed, and scalable services. You are comfortable working with Kubernetes, containers, APIs, microservices, CI/CD, and automation. You can collaborate effectively with Platform Engineering, Cloud, DevOps, and SRE teams while remaining proactive and autonomous in your work. You also bring strong analytical and problem\-solving skills, clear communication, and experience working in Agile, multicultural, and geographically distributed environments. #### **Questions for Candidates** * Are you currently based in Portugal? * Are you available to work from the office twice a week in Lisbon, Porto, or Fundão? * How many years of professional experience do you have with Golang? * Have you developed cloud\-native applications or microservices using Go? * What experience do you have with Kubernetes and Docker? * Have you developed REST APIs and platform services? * Have you worked with distributed and scalable systems? * Do you have experience implementing or maintaining CI/CD pipelines? * Have you developed Kubernetes operators, controllers, or automation frameworks? * Which infrastructure automation and GitOps tools have you used? * Do you have experience with Terraform, Argo CD, Helm, Prometheus, or Grafana? * Have you worked with AWS, Azure, or GCP? * Do you have experience with service mesh technologies such as Istio or Linkerd? * What is your current English proficiency level? * Are you comfortable working under a B2B/RV contract within the €2,600–€2,900 monthly range? * What is your availability to start? #### **Keywords to Include in the CV** Golang, Go, Golang Developer, Software Engineer, Backend Development, REST API, API Development, Microservices, Microservices Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Cloud Native, Cloud\-Native Development, Kubernetes, Kubernetes Operators, Kubernetes Controllers, Docker, Containers, CI/CD, CI/CD Pipelines, Git, DevOps, DevSecOps, Automation, Infrastructure Automation, Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, SRE, Distributed Systems, Scalable Systems, Python, FastAPI, Kopf Framework, Terraform, Argo CD, GitOps, Helm, Prometheus, Grafana, Observability, Service Mesh, Istio, Linkerd, AWS, Azure, GCP, Agile, Scrum, Telecommunications \#00348653