Golang Developer - Fintech

DCS Recruitment Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech company is seeking a skilled Golang Developer to enhance backend systems for mobile applications. This hybrid role in Herefordshire focuses on developing secure and scalable APIs. Ideal candidates should have experience with Go and RESTful API design, alongside an understanding of microservices. A competitive benefits package awaits, fostering a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Defined contribution pension scheme

Income protection

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Access to onsite gym

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience building production-grade services and applications using Go.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with containerisation tools and CI/CD workflows.
• Solid grasp of secure coding practices and data protection principles.
• Experience working effectively in Agile, cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs in Go.
• Work collaboratively with mobile developers and product teams.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Ensure best practices in API security and performance.
• Support deployment and integration within a cloud-native environment.

Skills

Golang

API design

Microservices architecture

Docker

Kubernetes

Agile methodologies

Flutter

Job description

Golang Developer - Backend Systems for Mobile Apps - 40,000- 50,000

About the Role

This Role is a 12 months fixed term role with potential to extend or go perm

Our fintech client is looking for a skilled Go Developer to help build and enhance the backend systems that power native mobile applications. While experience with Flutter or mobile app development is an advantage, your primary focus will be on developing robust, secure, and scalable APIs and backend services using Golang.

This role is Hybrid in Herefordshire expected to be in the office 2/3 days per week

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs in Go.
• Work collaboratively with mobile developers, product teams, and architects to deliver secure, high-performance features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Ensure best practices in API security, performance, and observability.
• Support deployment and integration within a cloud-native environment (Azure preferred).
• (Optional) Contribute to mobile development in Flutter if you have relevant experience or interest.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience building production-grade services and applications using Go.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and cloud-native development.
• Familiarity with containerisation tools (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD workflows.
• Solid grasp of secure coding practices and data protection principles.
• Experience working effectively in Agile, cross-functional teams, with excellent communication and a collaborative outlook.
• Nice to have: Experience with or an interest in Flutter and mobile app development.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive benefits package, including a defined contribution pension scheme, income protection, life assurance, a range of health and wellbeing options such as private healthcare, and access to an onsite gym. In addition, there are excellent learning and development opportunities.

DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality