Go Developer at Fimatix, London, £Contract Rate

Fimatix UK are a leading Agile Software Development Consultancy and we have specialised in delivery software programmes for HM Government for the past 8 years. We are currently starting a new programme of work for a HM Gov client and we require a number of Go Developers on a contract basis. This role is INSIDE IR 35.

Overview

We are seeking a talented and motivated Java & Go Developer to help scale and evolve a modern, cloud-native platform built on AWS and Kubernetes (EKS).

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust and scalable applications using Java and Go programming languages.
• Integrate applications with AWS services, particularly AWS Simple Notification Service (SNS) for messaging and event-driven architectures.
• Implement and maintain observability solutions, including logging, monitoring, and tracing, to ensure system health and performance.
• Integrate applications with ForgeRock Identity and Access Management (IAM) suite for authentication and authorization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across the application stack, including those related to observability, AWS SNS, and ForgeRock integrations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including security, infrastructure, and product owners, to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Contribute to the improvement of our development processes and tooling.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in Java, Go, and ForgeRock technologies.
• Document technical designs, implementations, and troubleshooting steps.

Essential Skills

• Strong proficiency in both Java (with experience in frameworks like Spring/Spring Boot) and Go.
• Experience with implementing observability solutions, including logging frameworks, monitoring tools, and tracing tools.
• Experience integrating applications with AWS services, specifically AWS Simple Notification Service (SNS).
• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Solid understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

Desirable Skills

• Experience integrating applications with ForgeRock Identity and Access Management (IAM) suite for authentication and authorization.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., JavaScript, Groovy).
• Knowledge of security best practices and common security vulnerabilities.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.

Please apply now for an immediate conversation about the programme and role in more detail.