Golang/Kubernetes Developers

Ocho People; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS company is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer specializing in Golang or Python to join their remote team based in Northern Ireland. This role offers the chance to shape the backend of a global-scale cloud platform and work alongside top engineers in a high-autonomy environment. Ideal candidates will have at least 8 years of software engineering experience and a strong background in distributed systems, scalable API development, and CI/CD practices. Join a growing team that values innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Flexible remote working

High autonomy

Opportunity for leadership roles

Working with top-tier talent

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years in software engineering, ideally in cloud-first or SaaS companies.
• Strong backend development experience with Golang or Python, particularly in distributed systems.
• Proven experience in building scalable APIs and understanding CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Design and build cloud-native services using Golang or Python.
• Develop scalable microservices and distributed systems.
• Build robust APIs (REST/GraphQL) and high-throughput backend components.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers and data platform teams.

Skills

Golang

Python

Cloud-native development

Distributed systems

Scalable API development

CI/CD best practices

Collaboration

Remote working

Tools

Kubernetes

Snowflake

Airflow

DBT

Job description

Senior Backend Engineers - Golang/Kubernetes or Python (Multiple Roles)

EXCLUSIVE TO OCHO

100% Remote | Northern Ireland-based

Salary: Up to £150k base + package

About the Company

Join a hyper-growth, VC-backed SaaS company transforming cloud cost optimization. With a decade-long foundation and recent strategic acquisitions, they've evolved from custom tooling to a powerful, product-led cloud ROI platform combining AI/ML, structured data, and seamless integrations.

As active contributors to the FinOps Foundation and pioneers in the BillOps space, they're now scaling a world-class engineering function. These hires are critical to establishing their new UK/Northern Ireland engineering base.

The Role

This is a rare chance to become one of the first senior engineers in a newly formed UK/Northern Ireland delivery team. Whether your strength lies in Golang/Kubernetes or Python-based systems, your work will shape the next-gen backend of a global-scale, data-intensive cloud platform.

You’ll operate in a fully remote, high-autonomy environment alongside top-tier engineers across the US and UK. Your focus will be on building scalable APIs, distributed microservices, and backend infrastructure that powers cloud intelligence at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build cloud-native services using Golang or Python
• Develop scalable microservices and distributed systems
• Build robust APIs (REST/GraphQL) and high-throughput backend components
• Collaborate with fronted engineers (Vue.js) and data platform teams (Snowflake, Airflow)
• Shape CI/CD pipelines and observability practices
• Influence technical direction and architectural decisions
• Contribute to a high-feedback, asynchronous team culture

Essential Criteria

• 8-10+ years in software engineering, preferably in cloud-first or SaaS companies
• Strong backend development experience with either:
• Golang, ideally with experience in Kubernetes-based systems
• Python with experience building distributed systems
• Proven experience in distributed systems and asynchronous architecture
• Familiarity with scalable API development (REST/GraphQL)
• Strong understanding of CI/CD and monitoring/logging best practices
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Comfortable working in remote, distributed teams

Bonus Points For

• Experience with Snowflake, DBT, or Airflow
• Background in FinOps, cloud cost tooling, or analytics products
• Exposure to time-series data, cost insights, or ML-powered backend systems
• Experience building platforms across multi-cloud or hybrid environments

Why Join?

• Be one of the first key hires in the UK/Northern Ireland engineering function
• Work alongside platform architects and shape the technical future of the product
• Join a company heavily investing in platform engineering and analytics
• Play a part in building and scaling a high-performing local team
• Work with top-tier talent across three continents
• Enjoy remote-first flexibility, autonomy, and a high-trust culture
• Progress toward leadership or architecture-focused roles as the company grows

How to Apply

If this sounds like the kind of challenge you’re looking for, apply via the link or reach out to Phil Gamble directly on LinkedIn or WhatsApp for a confidential chat.

About Phil Gamble

Phil Gamble has over 20 years of experience placing senior tech talent across the UK, Ireland, and the US. He's known for his direct, honest approach and commitment to understanding what candidates really want from their next role.

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