Senior C/Go Software Engineer

Overview

Nortal is a global technology consulting company driving digital transformation in governments, healthcare, and enterprises. Our solutions have already impacted more than half a billion lives worldwide.

With over 25 years of experience and more than 2,700 employees across the globe, we partner with leading companies and public institutions to deliver transformative solutions. By combining global expertise with local insights, we create value at scale and speed.

At Nortal, we like to say we’re the right-sized company — big enough to lead impactful projects, yet small enough to care. Here, your voice matters, your ideas come to life, and your work makes a real difference.

As a Senior C/Go Software Engineer, you will play a key role in modernizing and maintaining a large-scale C codebase in Linux/Unix environments, while incrementally refactoring into Go to ensure stability, reliability, and long-term sustainability.

This role requires a mix of deep technical expertise, consulting skills, and problem-solving mindset to navigate and revitalize complex legacy systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and modernize a large-scale C codebase in Linux/Unix environments.
• Incrementally refactor components into Go while ensuring system stability.
• Collaborate with architects, database experts, and stakeholders to design modern APIs and integrations.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and document critical functionality.
• Act as a trusted consultant, guiding customers on technical decisions.

Qualifications

Core Expertise

• 7+ years of professional experience in C development within Linux/Unix, with strong system-level expertise.
• Hands-on experience with gcc, make, glibc, gdb, and binary deployment on RHEL.

Modernization Skills

• Familiarity with Go for code rewrites and refactoring.
• Strong SQL skills; Oracle PL/SQL knowledge is a plus.
• Experience designing APIs and modernizing DB-based integrations.

Consulting & Communication

• Ability to work directly with architects, DB experts, and stakeholders.
• Strong English communication skills and the ability to produce clear technical documentation.

Mindset

• Adept problem-solver who thrives in revitalizing complex legacy systems.
• Comfortable working hands-on across code, infrastructure, and database layers.

Nice to Have

• Experience in the telecom industry, particularly with promotional engines.

Why Nortal?

• Live our values: We commit to delivering value, take ownership, empower each other, and own our personal and professional growth.
• Collaborative & Agile Culture: Work alongside industry experts in a flat and flexible environment.
• Continuous Learning: Access mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• People-Oriented Workplace: Enjoy work-life balance, an international team culture, and flexible work arrangements.
• We hire people not only for their skills but also for cultural add

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.

Nortal - Americas Is An Equal Opportunity Employer And All Qualified Applicants Will Receive Consideration For Employment Without Regard To Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Disability Status, Protected Veteran Status, Or Any Other Characteristic Protected By Law. The base salary range for this role is between 108k and 175k USD. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

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