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Senior Software Development Engineer

Reston, VA

$127.40K - $168K/yr

Amazon Web Services proficiency working in a production environment * C#, Python, Ruby, Rust, or Go programming language proficiency * Experience with security auditing and compliance frameworks.

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Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Reston, VA

$59.25 - $78.75/hr

Proficiency in at least one programming language such as C#, Python, Ruby, Rust, or Go programming language proficiency * Experience with security auditing and compliance frameworks. * Experience ...

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Senior Software Development Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$127.40K - $168K/yr

Amazon Web Services proficiency working in a production environment * C#, Python, Ruby, Rust, or Go programming language proficiency * Experience with security auditing and compliance frameworks.

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As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for go programmer in Washington is $44.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.13 and $58.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Go Programmer is a software developer who specializes in writing applications using the Go (Golang) programming language. They design, develop, test, and maintain scalable and high-performance software, often for backend systems, cloud services, and microservices architectures. Go Programmers work with tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and databases to build efficient and concurrent applications. They collaborate with teams to solve technical challenges and optimize system performance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Go Programmer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Go Programmer, you need strong programming skills in Go (Golang), a solid understanding of concurrent programming, and experience with software development frameworks and version control. Familiarity with tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, RESTful APIs, and cloud platforms like AWS or GCP is often expected, and holding certifications in cloud or backend development can be a plus. Excellent problem-solving skills, teamwork, and effective communication are important soft skills for this role. These abilities ensure that you can deliver reliable, scalable solutions and work efficiently within collaborative engineering environments.

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Go Programmers working on large-scale backend systems often encounter challenges such as managing concurrency efficiently, optimizing system performance, and ensuring code maintainability in growing codebases. Balancing simplicity and scalability, especially when handling microservices architectures or high-traffic environments, can require creative problem-solving and close collaboration with DevOps and front-end engineers. Additionally, integrating Go services with legacy systems or third-party APIs sometimes presents unique obstacles. By leveraging Go’s strengths and working closely with team members, these challenges can be successfully addressed and lead to robust, high-performance applications.
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Enterprise - Platform Engineer - AWS, Linux, Go

Enterprise - Platform Engineer - AWS, Linux, Go

Erias Ventures, LLC

Columbia, MD • Hybrid

Other

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We valuecreative problem-solving,open communication, andempowering our employeesto make decisions and put forth new ideas.
Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines, bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of atechnicallystrongandgrowth-orientedcompany focused on bringinginnovative solutionsto the difficult mission problems facing our customers.
Description
We are looking for a Cloud Platform Engineer with experience in Cloud technology (AWS), programming skills in languages like Python or Go, and a strong Linux foundation. Will significantly contribute to the development of custom software components and integration of open-source code to address complex problems through the use of cutting edge Big Data / Cloud technology. As a result, the candidate will be expected to work autonomously identifying and solving problems quickly while working toward broader strategic goals set by Architects on the team. Work is performed in a hybrid role on a regular basis.
  • The ideal candidate is a strong systems integrator with an eye for opportunity to enhance, optimize, or increase robustness of an existing code base
  • The candidate should have experience with infrastructure as code and be able to leverage modern tools to define, build and manage virtual infrastructure in the cloud
  • Design and implement core architecture and capabilities for software from prototype to operational applications
  • Other duties as assigned
This position allows partial telework.
Clearance
A current U.S. Government Security clearance is not required on day 1, but will be processed for one; U.S. citizenship required. Can also consider candidates with current Secret or TS level clearance.
Experience
Five plus (5+) years of experience with Bachelors in related field; or three (3) years relevant experience with Masters in related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and nine (9) years relevant experience.
Required skills:
  • Must have experience developing and deploying infrastructure in AWS
  • Experience with Kubernetes (or vendor flavor of Kubernetes), ansible, storage layers (ceph, rook, longhorn, etc.)
  • Experience with programming skills in languages like Python or Go
  • Have a solid understanding of Linux systems, hosts, networks, security, applications and proficiency in shell scripting (Shell/Bash)
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our Columbia, MD office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed
Desired skills:
  • Prior experience or familiarity with DISA's Big Data Platform or other Big Data systems (e.g. Cloudera's Distribution of Hadoop, Hortonworks Data Platform, MapR, etc.) is a plus
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Gitlab-CI, Travis-CI, Jenkins, etc.)
  • Understanding of agile software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github, Gitlab, etc.)
  • Experience with puppet, ansible, maven, virtualization (ovirt, proxmox, vmware, etc)
  • DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications may be required in this position as directed by the customer
Benefits
Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits.The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience is $150,000 - $265,000.
Wealth Benefits:
  • Above Market Hourly Pay
  • 11% RothorTraditional 401kwith Immediate Vesting and Deposit
  • Spot Bonusesfor Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
  • Professional Development Bonusesfor Certificates and Degrees
Health Benefits:
  • Company subsidizedMedicalCoverage
  • 100%Company PaidVisionandDentalCoverage
  • 100%Company PaidLong Term Disability,Short Term Disability, andGroup Life Insurance
  • Monthly Wellness Reimbursement
Happiness Benefits:
  • Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off
  • Amazon Prime Membership and MonthlyInternetReimbursement
  • TechnologyandProductivity Allowancefor Equipment and Supplies
  • Morale BuildingandCompany Eventsto Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
  • Onboarding and Annual Swag
  • Company Paid Professional DevelopmentandTraining
At Erias Ventures, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit, without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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