Senior Backend Engineer (Golang)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in tech innovation is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer specializing in Golang to join their remote-first team. This role involves developing scalable systems for major brands, ensuring data integrity, and maintaining high engineering standards. If you're looking for a place to grow while making a global impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay in USD

Fully remote work environment

Better Me Fund

Community invested in social good

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in backend systems using Golang.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services and cloud-native application deployment.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain robust backend services in Golang.
• Design scalable solutions using MongoDB for data storage.
• Deploy and manage applications on AWS and use Kubernetes for orchestration.

Skills

Backend Development

Golang

AWS

Kubernetes

MongoDB

Data Structures

Communications

Problem Solving

Job description

Senior Backend Engineer (Golang) - Slough

Client: Kake

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 28.06.2025

Expiry Date: 12.08.2025

Job Description:

About The Role

We are seeking experienced Senior Golang Engineers to join our expanding backend team. You will work on scalable, high-impact systems supporting millions of users for some of the world's most innovative brands. This is a full-time, remote-first position that values excellence, ownership, and continuous growth.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain robust backend services in Golang
• Design scalable solutions using MongoDB for data storage and querying
• Deploy and manage cloud-native applications on AWS
• Use Kubernetes for container orchestration and system scalability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features
• Participate in code reviews and uphold high engineering standards

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive experience developing backend systems in Golang
• Strong knowledge of MongoDB and NoSQL data modeling
• Proficiency with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, EKS, Lambda, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes in production environments
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, data structures, and algorithms
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Availability to overlap at least 6 hours with US West Coast (PST)

Why Join Kake?

Kake is a remote-first company with a global community, emphasizing that it’s not where your desk is, but what you bring to the table. We support some of the world’s most innovative companies with top-tier engineering teams and foster a culture of growth, excellence, and community. We aim to be more than just a career stop — we’re your destination for growth.

The benefits of joining Kake include:

• Competitive pay in USD — work and get paid globally
• Fully remote work environment — trust in your professionalism
• Better Me Fund — investing in your personal growth and passions
• Community invested in social good — compassion is a strength