Go Backend Developer

itecopeople; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Job summary

Itecopeople is seeking a Backend Developer in London to join a hybrid, 2-days-on-site role within an AI and automation team. You will design, build and maintain Go-based microservices on a cloud-native Azure platform and connect enterprise systems with REST APIs, events and integrations.

You will work in a small collaborative engineering team, containerising services with Docker/Kubernetes and contributing across the full development lifecycle in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Strong backend development experience with substantial Go expertise.
• Experience designing and consuming REST APIs and event-driven architectures.
• Familiarity with Azure cloud platform, Git, CI/CD and GitOps practices.
• Commitment to clean, well-tested code and experience in Agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain backend services, primarily in Go, with Python where appropriate.
• Develop REST APIs, webhooks and event-driven integrations.
• Contribute across design, testing, deployment and support lifecycle.

Skills

Go

REST APIs

Event-driven

Azure

Git

CI/CD

GitOps

Agile

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Grafana

OpenTelemetry

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Grafana

OpenTelemetry

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Contract: 12-month FTC, with potential for extension

Location: London – hybrid, 2 days a week on site

Our prestigious client is looking for a Backend Developer to join a growing AI and automation team, building services and integrations across a complex enterprise environment.

Joining a small, collaborative engineering team, you'll develop Go microservices on a modern, cloud-native Azure platform. Your work will connect enterprise systems, automate processes and deliver practical improvements across the organisation.

The role

• Design, build and maintain backend services, primarily in Go, with Python where appropriate.
• Develop REST APIs, webhooks and event-driven integrations connecting internal systems and third-party platforms.
• Contribute across the development lifecycle, from design and testing through to deployment and ongoing support.
• Participate in code reviews, improve reliability and performance, and produce clear technical documentation.
• Containerise and deploy services using Docker and Kubernetes, with support from the wider team.

What We're Looking For

• Strong professional backend development experience, with substantial hands-on Go expertise.
• Experience designing and consuming REST APIs and working with event-driven architectures.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, ideally Azure, alongside Git, CI/CD and GitOps practices.
• A commitment to clean, well-tested code and experience working within Agile teams.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to technical problem-solving.

Experience with Python, Docker, Kubernetes, Grafana or OpenTelemetry would be beneficial. This is a hands-on backend development role; deep AI or LLM expertise isn't required.

Benefits include 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and a pension scheme.