• Job Description

  Req#: 32488766225

  FocusKPI is looking for a Protobuf Cleanup Engineer to join one of our clients, a high-tech SaaS company.

  The team is seeking a contractor to help remove all usages of GoGoProto (gogoproto) from protobuf packages in the main live tier service. This work is part of a broader modernization effort, significantly impacting the metadata model and service interfaces.

  This migration aims to improve maintainability, tooling compatibility, and long-term security and sustainability. You will play a critical role in keeping the client's file metadata stack modern and reliable.

  Work Location: Remote - anywhere in the US

  Duration: 6-7 month contract

  Pay Range: $50/hr to $54/hr

  Responsibilities:

  1. Identify and remove all uses of GoGoProto extensions in protobuf definitions.
  2. Update .proto files to use standard protobuf features, replacing deprecated/custom gogoproto options where needed.
  3. Regenerate protobuf code using standard tooling (protoc, protoc-gen-go, etc.) compatible with the Go/GRPC infrastructure.
  4. Refactor Go services relying on gogoproto-generated behavior, such as JSON serialization and custom options.
  5. Coordinate with the Filesystem team to validate changes, ensure compatibility, and integrate with ongoing development.
  6. Document migration steps and provide guidance for long-term maintainability.

  Qualifications:

  • Solid experience with Protocol Buffers in a Go/GRPC environment.
  • Experience with GoLang is required.
  • Familiarity with large-scale service-oriented architectures.
  • Strong understanding of code generation workflows and protobuf tooling.
  • Comfortable working with large, production-critical codebases.
  • Ability to work independently and communicate effectively.
  • Bonus: Experience with GoGoProto and its ecosystem of extensions and options.

  Note: No C2C resumes are considered.

  Thank you!

  FocusKPI Hiring Team

  Founded in 2010, FocusKPI, Inc. is a data science and technology firm specializing in predictive analytics. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with an East Coast office in Boston, Massachusetts.

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