Go/Golang Developer - Remote

Job Description Job Title: Go/Golang Developer Job Type: Contract Location: Remote Job Summary: Join our customer's team as a Go Developer, where you’ll play a pivotal role in evaluating and training next-generation AI coding tools in highly confidential alpha stages. This unique part-time remote opportunity is perfect for high-taste, high-enthusiasm Go developers who thrive on technical exploration and are passionate about advancing the future of AI-powered code. Key Responsibilities Develop REST and GraphQL endpoints within a modern Go stack Conduct rigorous data validation and comprehensive error handling Execute database migrations and performance optimization Test and evaluate alpha AI models in Cursor over multiple 4-day, 5+ hour daily bursts Identify and document incidents, bugs, and edge cases through detailed reports, bug traces, and annotated screenshots Collaborate with the research team via Slack, providing real-time feedback and thoughtful insights Complete structured surveys on overall impressions and model usability after each testing burst Required Skills And Qualifications 5+ years of professional experience as a Golang Developer Strong command of Go, REST APIs, GraphQL, and backend development best practices Proven experience with AI-powered coding tools and ideally with Cursor Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated enthusiasm for hands-on coding, rapid prototyping, and technical curiosity Experience in data validation, robust error handling, and complex debugging Ability to document findings thoroughly without sharing any confidential information Preferred Qualifications Public contributions to open-source projects (e.g., notable GitHub repos/stars) Prior experience conducting technical product evaluations or developer tool QA Passion for mentoring and sharing insights with high-trust research teams