Golang/Kubernetes Developers

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

Job summary

A growing tech company is seeking experienced Senior Backend Engineers to join their new UK/Northern Ireland team. This fully remote role requires expertise in Golang or Python, and offers the opportunity to shape the backend of a cutting-edge cloud platform. Ideal candidates will have strong backgrounds in distributed systems and API development, alongside a collaborative spirit. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work and the chance to influence the technical future of the product.

Benefits

Remote-first flexibility

High-autonomy environment

Opportunity for progression

Work with top-tier talent

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years in software engineering, preferably in cloud-first or SaaS companies.
• Strong backend development experience with Golang or Python.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

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.

Skills

Golang

Python

Distributed systems

Asynchronous architecture

REST API development

CI/CD

Collaboration

Communication

Tools

Kubernetes

Snowflake

DBT

Airflow

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 front-end 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
• 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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