Golang Developer

Company Description Opengates is dedicated to empowering refugee youth through technology, fostering hope, opportunity, and transformation. By bridging the gap between challenges and solutions, Opengates creates pathways for young people to thrive in the tech industry. With a mission rooted in making a meaningful impact, the organization inspires change and cultivates a brighter future for those it serves. Join a team that values innovation, resilience, and community-driven growth. Role Description This is a full-time, on-site role for a Golang Developer located in Nairobi County, Kenya. The Golang Developer will design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient backend systems, with a focus on microservices architecture. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams, writing clean and maintainable code in Golang, troubleshooting issues, optimizing system performance, and contributing to the overall system architecture design. The developer will play a key role in ensuring the robustness and reliability of our technology solutions. Qualifications Proficiency in Golang programming, microservices architecture, and server-side developmentExperience with APIs (REST, gRPC), database systems (SQL and NoSQL), and cloud platformsStrong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testingKnowledge of containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelinesAbility to work collaboratively in a team environment with strong communication and problem-solving skillsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)Experience in mentoring junior developers or leading technical initiatives is a plusPassion for leveraging technology to create social and community impact