Job Title: Golang Developer 
Working arrangement: Hybrid
Location: Axiata Tower, Kuala Lumpur Sentral
Industry: Financial 
Employment Type: Contract

About Horizontal: Established since 2003 in the US, Horizontal solves complex challenges across two distinct businesses: Horizontal Digital and Horizontal Talent. We are consistently recognized for being a top workplace and one of the fastest growing private companies. Horizontal Talent specializes in staffing for IT, Digital & Creative and Business & Strategy markets. We have global offices in US, UAE, India, Malaysia and Australia.

Our client is at the forefront of digital transformation, operating brands that specialize in digital payments, digital financing, and platforms. With a focus on driving innovation and fostering synergies within the digital ecosystem, Boost plays a pivotal role in empowering businesses and consumers to embrace the boundless opportunities of the digital era. Through strategic collaborations with industry partners, including technology providers, we continuously strives to deliver cutting-edge solutions and revolutionise the way businesses operate in the digital landscape.

As a Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the development and innovation of our software solutions. Your proficiency in Golang and related technologies will enable you to contribute to the complete software development lifecycle. Collaborating with diverse teams, you will translate business requirements into efficient technical implementations, ensuring seamless user experiences and high quality products. From designing robust APIs and microservices to crafting intuitive user interfaces, your role will encompass the full spectrum of application development.
 

• Participate in end-to-end design, development, and deployment of complex software solutions, leveraging your proficiency in Golang.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other developers, to translate business requirements into technical specifications and develop innovative solutions.
• Collaborate in architectural design of backend applications, ensuring scalability, modularity, and performance optimization.
• Take ownership of the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing and deployment, ensuring high-quality deliverables within established timelines.
• Utilize your expertise in Java backend development to build robust APIs, microservices, and server-side logic, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Develop and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure code quality, reliability, and stability.
• Ensure the security and compliance of software applications by following established security protocols and best practices.
• Participate in Agile development methodologies, including sprint planning, stand-up meetings, and retrospectives, to ensure efficient project management and team collaboration.
• Contribute to the documentation of technical designs, architecture, and code, promoting knowledge sharing within the team.

NEED TO KNOW & NEED TO BE

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Golang programming language, including its core concepts, syntax, and advanced features, with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Expertise in backend development using Golang, including API creation, microservices, and server-side logic.
• Proficiency in working with relational databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, including database design and querying.
•  Proficiency in using Git for version control, collaboration, and code management.
• Experience with testing frameworks like JUnit for code quality assurance.
• Skill in creating comprehensive technical documentation for code, APIs, and processes.
• Familiarity with working within UNIX/Linux environments, including basic systems administration tasks.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders 

Good to have:

• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP or Azure.
•  Experience in Fintech Product Development