GO Backend Developer

Itecopeople; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Job summary

Our prestigious client in London is hiring a Backend Developer to design and build Go microservices on a cloud-native Azure platform. The role is hybrid with two on-site days per week and involves delivering REST APIs, event-driven integrations, and full lifecycle development.

The ideal candidate has strong Go expertise, experience with APIs, cloud platforms (Azure), and modern dev practices (CI/CD, Git). Docker/Kubernetes skills are a plus, and Agile teamwork is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong backend development experience with Go.
• Experience designing REST APIs and event-driven architectures.
• Cloud experience, ideally Azure; familiarity with Git, CI/CD, and GitOps.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain backend services in Go, with Python where appropriate.
• Develop REST APIs, webhooks and event-driven integrations.
• Contribute across the development lifecycle from design to deployment and support.
• Participate in code reviews, improve reliability and performance, and document work clearly.
• Containerise and deploy services using Docker and Kubernetes with team support.

Skills

Go backend development

REST APIs

Event-driven

Azure cloud

CI/CD

Git

Agile

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD

OpenTelemetry

Grafana

Job description

Backend Developer (Go)

Salary: Up to 61,000 per annum
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.