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Looking for a qualified Golang developer to join your tech team? Here’s some expert guidance on how and where to tap into this talent pool.

What skills to look for when hiring a Golang developer

Go developers typically have experience in:

• The Golang programming language and related technologies. Golang libraries and toolkits include GORM, cli, Gen and Gorilla, for example.
• Golang frameworks such as Gin, Beego, Revel and Echo.
• Web development principles and technologies, such as HTTP and RESTful APIs.
• Databases and database management systems, for example MySQL and MongoDB.
• Cloud computing and cloud platforms, such as Amazon Web Service, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure.
• Agile methodologies.
• Version control systems, such as Git.

How to broaden your talent pool when hiring a Golang developer

Golang overlaps to an extent with the skillsets required for C#, Python, Java and Rust. These developers could be eager to upskill in Golang, if you’d like to broaden the net when hiring.

How much does it cost to hire a Golang developer?

Golang developer salaries can vary widely depending on company size, industry, individual experience and skills, as well as type of work. These factors all influence the salary a company will offer to a prospective hire.

That said, have a look at more detailed salary breakdowns for Golang developers in the following region:

• Go Developer Salary Trends in South Africa
• Go Developer Salary Trends in Germany

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Writing a Golang developer job description

To put together a job description for a Golang developer, check out our guide on creating a role scorecard here, and use our downloadable scorecard template. When it comes to adding required skills to your job description, check out our list of key skills for Golang developers above.

By putting together a good role scorecard, it will be easier to come up with the practical definition of the right person for the role you are trying to fill. You are then ready to set up your public-facing job advert.