Senior Software Engineer (Golang)
Boardroom AppointmentsJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Posted January 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Boardroom Appointments, founded in 1989, is a global talent solutions provider delivering recruitment, contract staffing, project staffing, temporary employment, training, HR consultancy, and expatriate mobility services across Africa, EMEA, the Americas, and Europe. Leveraging a deep industry focus that spans FMCG, finance, manufacturing, oil & gas, healthcare, logistics, IT, renewable energy, retail, agriculture, government, and call‑center services, the firm custom‑builds solutions that match each client’s unique talent needs. With a worldwide candidate database and a team of seasoned recruitment and HR professionals, Boardroom Appointments offers end‑to‑end services—from executive search and people analytics to payroll outsourcing and workforce management—ensuring seamless, high‑quality placements that let clients concentrate on their core business. Their distinctive value lies in a partnership model that blends industry expertise, data‑driven insights, and a culture of passion and professionalism to deliver flawless, long‑lasting results.
Job Description
Senior Software Engineer position responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of complex web applications using Golang. Requires extensive experience in software development, project leadership, and technical expertise in programming languages, frameworks, and libraries.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in software development, including significant hands-on experience in building and delivering web applications.
- Demonstrated experience in leading software development projects or teams
- Expertise in programming and frameworks: Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java, or C#.
- Deep knowledge of front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js) and back-end technologies (Node.js, Django, Ruby on Rails).
- Expertise in database systems (SQL, NoSQL) and data modeling
- Strong understanding of software design principles, architectural patterns, and system scalability.
- Experience in designing and architecting complex, distributed, and highly available systems.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture.
- Proficient in implementing and driving software testing strategies, including unit testing, integration testing, and automated testing.
- Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Strong focus on code quality, performance optimization, and security best practices