Platform Software Engineer (Go/TypeScript, Observability)

InfoSum; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data collaboration platform in Basingstoke is seeking an experienced software engineer to join their Platform Sustaining & Enhancement team. This role requires proficiency in Go or Python, with responsibilities including debugging, feature development, and maintaining documentation. The company offers competitive benefits, a collaborative environment, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

8% pension contribution

Private health care

Corporate discounts

Mental wellbeing support

Monthly socials

Half-day Fridays during summer

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of at least one of Go or Python and willingness to learn TypeScript.
• Solid grasp of Git, REST, and basic cloud/Linux fundamentals.
• Confidence to ask questions in a fast-moving team.

Responsibilities

• Investigate production issues across Go micro-services, TypeScript React UIs, and Python data pipelines.
• Build and test code (mainly Go & TypeScript) for platform enhancements.
• Keep Runbooks and ADRs up-to-date; share learnings via demos.

Skills

Software debugging

Feature development

Curiosity

Git

REST

Education

3-5 years of professional software engineering experience

Tools

Go

Python

TypeScript

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

Postgres

Job description

A leading data collaboration platform in Basingstoke is seeking an experienced software engineer to join their Platform Sustaining & Enhancement team. This role requires proficiency in Go or Python, with responsibilities including debugging, feature development, and maintaining documentation. The company offers competitive benefits, a collaborative environment, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.