Senior Backend Engineer (Go) - Build Scalable API Systems

Oliver Bernard; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech recruiting firm is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to lead backend services from design to production. This role involves collaborating with product and design teams to create scalable solutions and improve core system performance. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of strong backend experience in Golang, solid skills in system design, API and data modeling, and familiarity with modern cloud architectures. If you're passionate about ownership and clean design, this job could be for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in backend development with Golang.
• Solid understanding of system design, API, and data modeling.
• Proven ability to manage complex product work from concept to rollout.
• Experience with modern cloud architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend services from design to production.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to implement scalable solutions.
• Define API contracts, data models, and service boundaries.
• Enhance the reliability and performance of core features.

Skills

Backend Golang experience

System design skills

API design skills

Data modeling skills

Complex product ownership

Modern cloud architectures

Job description

A tech recruiting firm is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to lead backend services from design to production. This role involves collaborating with product and design teams to create scalable solutions and improve core system performance. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of strong backend experience in Golang, solid skills in system design, API and data modeling, and familiarity with modern cloud architectures. If you're passionate about ownership and clean design, this job could be for you.