Data Engineer/Go Developer

Data Engineer (Go/Golang) - Remote💰 Pay Rate: 85/hr-100/hr 📍 Location: Remote (U.S.) 📅 Contract Length: 6-12+ MonthsOr client is on a mission to help feed a growing global population through innovation, technology, and data-driven agriculture. From genome sequencing and crop field trials to supply chain and manufacturing data, Bayer leverages massive, complex datasets to accelerate scientific discovery and agricultural advancements.We're seeking a Senior Data Engineer with strong Go/Golang development experience to help build scalable data platforms, APIs, and cloud-native solutions that power next-generation agricultural technologies.This is an opportunity to work on impactful projects at massive scale, collaborating with top engineering talent while solving complex data challenges with real-world outcomes.What You'll DoServe as a senior contributor on a high-performing data engineering teamDesign, develop, and maintain large-scale distributed data systems and servicesBuild and support data-intensive RESTful APIsDevelop cloud-native solutions for processing and analyzing massive datasetsWork with modern data streaming technologies, including Apache KafkaApply software engineering best practices, including unit testing and TDD methodologiesDesign and optimize data models across relational and NoSQL databasesCollaborate with architects, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver scalable solutionsEvaluate and implement emerging technologies that best fit business and technical requirementsContribute hands-on to development efforts while providing technical leadership through expertise and innovationRequired Qualifications✅ 5+ years of professional software engineering experience✅ 2+ years of hands-on Go/Golang development experience✅ Proven experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs✅ Strong SQL skills and experience building data platforms and services✅ Experience with Apache Kafka or similar stream-processing technologies✅ Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker✅ Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)✅ Experience with large-scale relational and/or NoSQL database design and data modeling✅ Strong understanding of unit testing and software development best practices✅ Ability to clearly explain technical concepts and demonstrate meaningful personal contributions to projectsPreferred Qualifications⭐ Google Cloud Platform (GCP)⭐ Apache Beam and/or Google Cloud Dataflow⭐ Kubernetes or Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)⭐ Protocol Buffers and gRPC⭐ Experience working with scientific or research datasets⭐ Bioinformatics or large-scale genomics data experienceIdeal Candidate ProfileWe're looking for engineers who:Can contribute immediately in a hands-on development roleHave strong Go/Golang expertise-not just exposureHave experience building scalable data platforms and servicesEnjoy solving complex engineering challengesCan clearly articulate technical decisions and project contributionsHave led initiatives, mentored teams, or held architect/lead responsibilities while remaining deeply technicalWhy This Opportunity?Fully remote flexibilityLong-term contract (6-12+ months)Competitive rate up to $148/hrEnterprise-scale engineering challengesOpportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud and data technologiesMeaningful impact supporting the future of sustainable agriculture Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions. If you require additional disability considerations, modifications, or adjustments please let us know by contacting HR-InfoImpellamNA@impellam.com or fill out this form to request accommodations.