Golang Developer

X4 Technology; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A tech recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Golang Developer to build APIs and backend components, with responsibilities in optimizing code and deploying applications on various cloud platforms. The ideal candidate should show proficiency in Go, possess at least 8-10 years of programming experience, have strong analytical skills, and good team collaboration. This position is remote in the UK and pays a day rate of £550, outside IR35. The expected start date is January 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 - 10 years experience in programming or IT.
• Portfolio of work showcasing technical skill.
• Experience working in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Build APIs, services, and backend components using Go.
• Optimize code for speed, memory efficiency, and low latency.
• Deploy applications to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Implement service communication and load balancing.

Skills

Proficiency in Go programming

Cloud experience

Excellent written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Knowledge in Java or Python

Strong analytical skills

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Job Title : Golang Developer

Job Type : Contract

Location : UK Remote

Day Rate : £550 / day (Outside IR35)

Contract Length : 6 Months

Golang Developer - Role & Responsibilities

• Build APIs, services, and backend components using Go.
• Implement REST, gRPC, GraphQL, or event‑driven systems.
• Write clean, idiomatic, and efficient Go code.
• Use Go’s concurrency primitives (goroutines, channels) effectively.
• Optimize code for speed, memory efficiency, and low latency.
• Perform benchmarking and profiling.
• Design and maintain microservices architectures.
• Implement service communication, load balancing, and observability.
• Work with message queues (e.g., Kafka, NATS, RabbitMQ).
• Deploy applications to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Use containerization tools (Docker) and orchestrators (Kubernetes).
• Implement CI / CD pipelines.
• Database Management
• Testing & Quality Assurance
• System Monitoring & Maintenance
• Collaboration & Agile Workflow

Golang Developer - Required Experience

• Provable proficiency in Go programming
• Cloud experience - multi cloud would be advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Minimum of 8 - 10 years experience working in programming or information technology
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge in Java or Python is recommended
• Portfolio of work with examples that showcase technical skill
• Strong analytical skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of Go templating, common frameworks, and tools
• Experience working with a team

Interviews : December 2025

Start Date : January 2026