"Alerted.org

Principal Level Golang Engineer / Atlanta Hybrid

Atlanta, Georgia

Hybrid

Contract

$72/hr - $82/hr

My team is partnered with a major software consulting firm that is hiring a Principal-Level Golang Engineer for a contract role in a hybrid (Atlanta-based) capacity. In this position, you’ll support one of their large enterprise clients by helping to rebuild and modernize an existing application, migrating it from Java to Golang.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior engineer who thrives on solving complex backend challenges and driving architecture decisions. You’ll play a leading role in reengineering a high-impact system for a well-established client with real business reach. The position offers a strong blend of technical leadership, hands-on coding, and client-facing collaboration. You’ll work on a high-impact, user-facing application at scale, collaborating with a strong engineering team in an environment that values clarity, ownership, and quality execution.

Required Skills & Experience

+ 8+ years of software engineering experience with a strong emphasis on backend development (Java & Golang)

+ 5+ years experience mentoring engineers, conducting code reviews, and fostering a feedback-rich team culture

+ Proven background migrating or integrating Java applications with Go services

+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred

What You Will Be Doing

+ Lead the migration from a monolith to Golang microservices

+ Break down and build scalable, maintainable services

+ Collaborate with development and architecture teams

+ Use Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD to modernize deployment

+ Stay updated on cloud-native tools and microservices trends

You will receive the following benefits:

+ Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

+ Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

+ Vision Benefits

+ Health Savings Account (HSA)

+ Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

+ Hospital Indemnity Insurance

+ 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

+ Paid Sick Time Leave

+ Legal and Identity Protection Plans

+ Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

+ 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

**Posted by:** Sidney Nguyen

Specialization:

+ Golang