Role: Golang Developer Schedule: Hybrid (4 days onsite) Rate: $68/hour W2 Location: Washington, DC
We are seeking a Golang Developer with strong Linux expertise and experience developing secure authentication and identity-related solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Golang, containerized environments, Linux administration, and authentication technologies such as LDAP, Active Directory, SSO, and MFA.
Required Qualifications
2+ years of hands-on Golang development experience.
Strong Linux background with 6+ years of experience working in Linux environments.
Experience with container technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
Strong understanding of:
PKI certificate management
SSH key management
Linux operating systems and administration
Experience working with:
Active Directory and LDAP
LDAP queries, filters, and user/group structures
PAM (Pluggable Authentication Modules)
DNS and certificate-related open-source libraries/components
Knowledge of authentication and access management concepts including:
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Experience developing new software features and enhancements.
Ability to troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects.
Experience documenting technical solutions and system design.
Ability to translate business requirements into detailed technical requirements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with accurate effort estimation capabilities.
Experience reverse engineering and analyzing existing codebases.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of C programming experience.
2+ years of Python and/or JavaScript development experience.
Experience with GitHub and version control best practices.
Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases.
Familiarity with enterprise identity and access management (IAM) environments.
Experience participating in architecture and solution design discussions.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain applications using Golang.
Build and enhance authentication, authorization, and identity-related solutions.
Develop new functionality and improve existing applications.
Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and production issues.
Refactor and optimize code while maintaining high quality standards.
Participate in technical design and architecture discussions.
Create and maintain technical documentation.
Break down business requirements into actionable technical tasks.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions.
Contribute to code reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.