Golang Backend Developer | $60/hr Remote
Posted 1 week ago by Crossing Hurdles
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The Golang Developer role is a part-time contract position focused on designing and optimizing REST and GraphQL APIs for scalable backend services. The developer will engage in testing AI-powered models and collaborate with a research team to enhance coding workflows. Responsibilities include database management and ensuring security best practices while providing feedback on model performance. Strong expertise in Go and experience with AI tools are essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and optimize REST and GraphQL endpoints for scalable APIs
- Drive data validation, error handling, and security best practices within backend services
- Plan and execute database migrations, optimizations, and schema changes as needed
- Actively test new AI-powered models in Cursor, providing actionable feedback via incident reports, bug traces, and screenshots
- Participate in 4-day intensive testing bursts, exploring how AI models impact real coding workflows
- Engage thoughtfully with the research team in a dedicated Slack channel to discuss findings and propose improvements
- Submit detailed post-burst surveys, delivering insights on model performance and developer experience
Key Skills:
- Professional experience as a backend developer with strong expertise in Go (Golang)
- Proficient in building and maintaining RESTful and GraphQL APIs
- Advanced understanding of backend data validation, error handling, and API security
- Hands-on experience with database migrations, performance tuning, and schema design
- Extensive use of AI tools for coding; familiarity with Cursor is highly desirable
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with clear incident and bug reporting
- Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, confidential, and collaborative remote environments
- Visible contributions to open source (e.g., GitHub stars or contributions)
- Experience designing or evaluating experimental tooling and developer workflows
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for AI advancements in software development
Salary (Rate): £60.00/hr
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Position: Golang Developer
Type: Contract ( Part-time)
Compensation: $30 - $60/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize REST and GraphQL endpoints for scalable APIs
- Drive data validation, error handling, and security best practices within backend services
- Plan and execute database migrations, optimizations, and schema changes as needed
- Actively test new AI-powered models in Cursor, providing actionable feedback via incident reports, bug traces, and screenshots
- Participate in 4-day intensive testing bursts, exploring how AI models impact real coding workflows
- Engage thoughtfully with the research team in a dedicated Slack channel to discuss findings and propose improvements
- Submit detailed post-burst surveys, delivering insights on model performance and developer experience
Requirements
- Professional experience as a backend developer with strong expertise in Go (Golang)
- Proficient in building and maintaining RESTful and GraphQL APIs
- Advanced understanding of backend data validation, error handling, and API security
- Hands-on experience with database migrations, performance tuning, and schema design
- Extensive use of AI tools for coding; familiarity with Cursor is highly desirable
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with clear incident and bug reporting
- Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, confidential, and collaborative remote environments
- Visible contributions to open source (e.g., GitHub stars or contributions)
- Experience designing or evaluating experimental tooling and developer workflows
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for AI advancements in software development
Application Process
- Upload resume
- Interview
- Submit form