Motion Recruitment
Principal Level Golang Engineer / Atlanta Hybrid
Motion Recruitment, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
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
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