Senior Golang Architect

Company Description

We are a digitally native company that helps organizations reinvent themselves and unleash their potential. We are the place where innovation, design and engineering meet scale.  

Globant is 20 years old, NYSE listed public organization with more than 27,000+ employees worldwide working out of 25 countries globally.

www.globant.com

Our Quality Engineering Studio focuses on reducing business risks. We provide a comprehensive suite of innovative and robust testing services that ensure high-quality products to meet the needs of demanding, technology-avid users.

Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Golang Architect to lead the design, development,  and architecture of scalable applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong breadth of experience across multiple applications at scale, API design/development, and cloudbased architectures on AWS. This role requires an individual with a deep understanding of Golang, modern software design patterns, and cloud infrastructure to drive innovation and efficiency across our technology stack. Additionally, the candidate must have vast enterpriselevel experience, demonstrating excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and develop scalable, high-performance applications using Golang.
• Design and implement microservices architectures and RESTful APIs for seamless integration across systems.
• Drive cloud-native development strategies leveraging AWS services and best practices.
• Optimize system performance, scalability, and security.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and Artifactory.
• Ensure proper source control management and collaborate with DevOps teams.
• Design and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS).
• Define and enforce best practices in software development, code reviews, and system architecture.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, DevOps, and UI/UX designers.
• Utilize monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus) for system performance tracking and optimization.
• Document architectural solutions and technical implementations in Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNow.
• Mentor and guide other engineers in the team, fostering a culture of learning and development.
• Participate actively in code reviews to maintain code quality and best practices.

Must-Have Skills:

• Programming & Backend Development: Golang (8+ years), Python, JavaScript
• Cloud & Infrastructure: Strong expertise in AWS services
• Database & Storage: Proficiency in SQL databases
• Software Architecture: Microservices, RESTful API design, system architecture
• CI/CD & DevOps: GitHub, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Artifactory
• Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes (EKS)
• Monitoring & Performance Tuning: Grafana, Prometheus (optional for staff engineer)
• Project Management & Collaboration: Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading engineering teams and mentoring developers.
• Expertise in designing and implementing secure and high-availability systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities

Additional Information

• Work with professionals who have created some of the most revolutionary solutions in their fields.
• Make an impact. Work in large-scale projects globally.
• Develop your career in our Studios. Each Studio represents deep pockets of expertise on the latest technologies and trends and delivers tailored solutions focused on specific challenges.
• Develop your career within an industry or multiple industries.
• Work in the city you want, and be nourished by cultural exchanges.
• Be empowered to choose your career path: we have more than 600 simultaneous projects, so you can choose where and how to work.
• Be part of an agile pod. Driven by a culture of self-regulated teamwork, each team -or POD- works directly with our customers with a full maturity path that evolves as they increase speed, quality and autonomy.