Senior Application Developer

Project description

We are seeking a Senior Application Developer with extensive experience in Go (Golang), Java, virtualized environments, and containerization technologies. The ideal candidate will bring a strong security-first mindset, proven experience working with certificates and encryption mechanisms, and the ability to design and deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance applications in modern cloud-native environments. As a senior member of the team, you will play a key role in system architecture, technical decision-making, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring best practices in application security and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable backend applications using Go (Golang) and Java Lead the development of containerized microservices using Docker and Kubernetes Build and optimize applications running on virtualized platforms Implement and manage application-level security, including authentication, authorization, and secure communication Work extensively with TLS, SSL certificates, keystores, truststores, and certificate lifecycle management Ensure secure handling of secrets, keys, and credentials Collaborate with DevOps, Cloud, and Security teams to integrate solutions into CI/CD pipelines Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and promote coding best practices Troubleshoot complex production issues in distributed systems Contribute to architectural designs, technical roadmaps, and security reviews Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards where applicable

SKILLS

Must have

• Required Skills & Experience Core Technical Skills Strong hands-on experience with Go (Golang) and Java (5+ years total development experience preferred) Deep experience with containerization and orchestration: Docker / Podman Kubernetes / OpenShift Solid understanding of virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM, Hyper-V) Proven experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix-based systems Experience with Git and modern CI/CD pipelines Security & Certificate Management Strong experience with application security principles Hands-on experience with: TLS/SSL certificates PKI, X.509 certificates Keystores and truststores (e.g., JKS, PKCS12) Understanding of secure communication protocols and encryption Experience implementing authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth2, JWT, mTLS) Familiarity with secure secret management tools (e.g., vault-based systems)

Nice to have

Experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Helm) Familiarity with security standards and frameworks (OWASP, NIST) Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) Background in distributed systems and event-driven architectures