Back-End Go Engineer - (Cloud Compliance & Data Pipelines)

Back-End Go Engineer (Cloud Compliance & Data Pipelines)

Location: Hybrid Richmond / McLean

Duration: Approx. 6 Months (Through End of Year)

Role Overview

STAFFXPERT are seeking a Backend Software Engineer with strong Golang development experience to support enterprise-scale applications within a Financial Services / Banking environment. This role will focus on backend engineering, cloud-native application development, serverless architecture, and scalable distributed systems operating in Big Data environments.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Golang, AWS cloud services, Docker, and AWS Lambda/serverless technologies with experience supporting secure enterprise platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Backend Engineering & Data Pipelines

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and data pipelines using Go (Golang). • Build and optimize AWS serverless workflows using Lambda and Step Functions. • Expand and enhance cloud compliance and monitoring pipelines supporting enterprise workloads.

Cloud Compliance & Big Data Platforms

• Support a large-scale cloud compliance platform operating across 3,000+ AWS accounts. • Process and optimize millions of daily compliance findings and security data events. • Improve scalability, performance, and reliability of backend systems.

Database & System Integration

• Integrate backend applications with: • PostgreSQL • Snowflake • Support data orchestration, backend integrations, and large-scale data processing activities.

Agile Delivery & Collaboration

• Work within Agile development teams using JIRA-based workflows. • Collaborate with IAM, cloud engineering, and platform teams. • Participate in backend development, troubleshooting, optimization, and release activities.

Required Skills & Experience

• 6 years of backend software engineering experience. • Strong expertise in: • Golang (Go) • REST APIs • Distributed Systems • Backend Engineering • Hands-on experience with: • AWS Lambda • Step Functions experience • Serverless Architecture • Docker • AWS Cloud Services • Experience working in Big Data environments. • Good understanding of AWS IAM and cloud security concepts. • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. • Financial Services or Banking domain experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise cloud-native and microservices architecture. • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. • Experience supporting secure, high-volume enterprise systems.

Important Notes

• Backend-focused role (No Frontend work involved) • Strong Golang expertise is mandatory • AWS Lambda & Step Functions experience is critical • AWS Lambda / Serverless experience is highly important • AWS IAM knowledge Financial Services