Lead Backend Software Engineer Golang

Client Server; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the cryptocurrency sector seeks a Lead Backend Software Engineer specializing in Go to join their London office. This role involves leading a team in creating high-performance systems that manage real-time messaging and data processing, providing a unique opportunity to shape innovative financial technologies. The competitive salary and bonuses, along with professional development in this cutting-edge field, make it an attractive position for a seasoned engineer.

Benefits

Bonus

Continual learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience designing scalable solutions for high throughput systems.
• Strong Go / Golang coding skills.
• Leadership and mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high throughput data services.
• Provide technical direction and leadership to a team.
• Collaborate with data and infrastructure teams for efficient workflows.

Skills

Go / Golang

WebSocket APIs

Queue or stream based messaging systems

Numerical computations and algorithms

Education

Degree in Computer Science or similar

Tools

PostgreSQL

Redis

Amazon SQS

Kafka

Job description

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Lead Backend Software Engineer Golang, London

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Client:

Client Server

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Lead Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Go / Golang) London / WFH to £120k

Are you a senior, backend focussed Software Engineer with strong Go / Golang coding skills and real-time messaging experience?

You could be progressing your career in a hands-on leadership role at a global cryptocurrency market data and trade execution technology company that is experiencing great success and is growing as a result.

As a Lead Backend Software Engineer you will work on cutting edge systems that handle a million messages per second from a diverse range of external APIs within a high performance data pipeline. You'll design and implement high throughput data services with a focus on scalability, reliability and performance, taking ownership of projects and providing technical direction and leadership to a small team of talented engineers via code reviews and promotion of best practices. Collaborating with data and infrastructure teams you'll ensure seamless integration and efficient workflows.

Location / WFH:

You'll join the team in brand new Central London based offices three days a week with flexibility to work from home the other two days.

About you:

• You have strong experience of designing and implementing scalable solutions to handle high throughput systems including WebSocket APIs and services
• You have strong Go / Golang coding skills
• You have leadership and mentoring skills and experience
• You have a good knowledge of both relational and non-relational databases, PostgreSQL and Redis preferred
• You have a strong knowledge of queue or stream based messaging systems e.g. Amazon SQS, Kafka
• You're highly numerate with strong maths knowledge (numerical computations and algorithms)
• You are degree educated in Computer Science or similar technical discipline
• You have a personal interest in traditional financial markets or the cryptocurrency space

What's in it for you:

As a Lead Backend Software Engineer / Go you will receive a comprehensive package:

• Salary to £120k
• Bonus
• Continual learning and self development opportunities working on cutting edge systems