Backend Engineer - Golang

Summary: The role is for a Mid-Level Golang Engineer to join a digital-first banking team, focusing on the development of secure and high-performance backend systems and APIs. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance core systems and internal tools. The contract is for 6 months, with an immediate start date. Candidates should be based in the UK and possess relevant experience in backend development, particularly with Golang.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and maintain backend services and APIs using Go (Golang)
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineers to design scalable systems
• Contribute to the architecture and infrastructure of new and existing services
• Optimize system performance and ensure reliability, security, and maintainability
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement
• Write unit, integration, and functional tests to ensure code quality
• Help with infrastructure-as-code and deployment processes (CI/CD)

Key Skills:

• 2–4 years of experience in backend development, with at least 1–2 years in Golang
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design
• Experience working with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or similar databases
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflows
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines in a remote setting

Salary (Rate): £50.00/hr

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT