Job Description
Job Title: Backend Developer (Golang / Java | Microservices)
Location: Merrimack, NH
Employment: Full time
About VLink: Started in 2006 and headquartered in Connecticut, VLink is one of the fastest growing digital technology services and consulting companies. Since its inception, our innovative team members have been solving the most complex business, and IT challenges of our global clients.
Position Description:
We're seeking a Backend Developer with strong experience in Golang and/or Java to build scalable, high-performance systems and APIs. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in polyglot environments, working across modern backend technologies to design and deliver distributed, cloud-native applications. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to build secure, reliable, and efficient systems that operate at scale, as well as solve complex engineering challenges with real business impact within a culture that is focused on innovation, ownership, and continuous learning.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
Backend Development
Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Golang and/or Java (Spring Boot)
Build clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices
Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and gRPC services
Write scenario-based tests (Cucumber or similar frameworks)
System Design & Architecture
Contribute to system architecture and technical design decisions
Build scalable, distributed, and fault-tolerant systems
Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability
Microservices & Integration
Develop and maintain microservices-based architectures
Integrate with internal platforms and third-party services
Work with messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ
Data & Persistence
Design and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)
Ensure high performance, availability, and data integrity
Cloud & DevOps
Deploy and manage applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Use Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration
Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines
Performance & Security
Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve system performance
Implement secure coding practices, authentication, and data protection
Maintain documentation and follow version control best practices
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
6+ years of overall IT experience (consulting experience preferred)
Strong hands-on experience in Golang and/or Java backend development
Experience with Spring Boot (for Java) or strong Go expertise
Experience building REST APIs and/or gRPC services
Solid understanding of microservices architecture
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Hands-on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases
Familiarity with Git and CI/CD pipelines
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Desired qualifications:
Experience working in polyglot environments (Go + Java) .
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) .
Exposure to event-driven architectures .
Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana) .
Experience with high-scale distributed systems
Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
Skills:
Cucumber
GIT
Go
Microservices
NoSQL
Spring Boot
Java
Prometheus
Employment Practices:
EEO, ADA, FMLA Compliant
VLink is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Applicant information will be handled in accordance with VLink's privacy policy.