Golang Developer
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we are Itekako
Itekako (itekako.com) is a software development company with more than 15 years of experience working with Fortune 500, SMEs and startups around the globe. So far, we successfully finished 200 (and counting!) high-end challenging projects across 11 industries. We’ve grown to a team of +150 skilled and experienced software engineers and technology experts who are focused on providing real business value to our clients. We often run in sprints (agile methodology), but essentially we are marathoners - the people we work with and the clients we work for have been with us for a long time.
Name of our company has two stories that reflect our nature. It is combination of two words in Serbian language IT (as information technology) & kako (how) which reflects thru curiosity in everything we do. It also means double confirmation that reflects our delivery culture.
Job description
Golang Developer
As a Golang Developer, you will be the second representative from our team joining the client’s development team, where you’ll collaborate on building a new large-scale platform developed in Go and MS SQL Server. You’ll work closely with the client’s engineers ensuring smooth collaboration, technical quality, and efficient delivery. Your expertise in Go, backend system design, and scalable architecture will be key to shaping the platform’s foundations and ensuring its long-term stability and performance. You’ll participate in all phases of the development lifecycle - from design and implementation to testing and optimization, while contributing ideas, driving improvements, and fostering best practices within the team.
- Design, develop, and maintain key components of the client’s platform
- Collaborate closely with the client’s development team to ensure technical alignment and seamless delivery
- Participate in architectural discussions, providing input on scalability, performance, and maintainability
- Review and refactor existing systems, identifying opportunities for optimization and improvement
- Gather and clarify requirements with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure well-defined deliverables
- Test, debug, and resolve issues to maintain system reliability and performance
- Create and maintain technical documentation and ensure clear communication of changes
- Contribute to code quality by following and promoting industry best practices and coding standards
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
- 3+ years of experience in backend development using Golang
- Experience with Goroutine and channel patterns
- Familiarity with Go frameworks and tools, including:
- Dependency management tools (e.g., Godep, Sltr)
- Go’s templating language and code generation tools (e.g., Stringer)
- Web frameworks such as Revel and router packages like Gorilla Mux
- Ability to write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code with effective Godoc comments
- Experience developing web services, APIs, and microservices
- Familiarity with multi-tier, object-oriented, and secure application architectures
- Hands-on experience with databases (MS SQL Server preferred) and cloud environments (Azure or AWS is a plus)
- Experience using version control systems (Git, SVN) and issue tracking tools (Jira)
- Exposure to e-commerce or payments platforms (Magento, WooCommerce, Shopify, etc.) is a plus
- Knowledge of CRM customization and webhook integrations (e.g., Freshsales, Zoho) is advantageous
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and clients
- Full working proficiency in English
- Competitive compensation package and benefits: flexible working hours, private medical insurance, Friday happy hour with snacks and sweets, game tournaments, offsite team buildings, access to L&D platforms and many more
- A flat in Europe for employees to use for remote work or vacation for 6 months in a year
- Prime city location: our office is situated in the heart of Belgrade, providing a stunning 360° viewpoint from Beograđanka