Senior Go Developer

Jobtailor; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a backend engineer in Greater London to join a client team building innovative products. You will design scalable, fault-tolerant architectures and implement robust APIs using Go, with a focus on performance.

You will work in cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP), embrace modern deployment with Docker and Kubernetes, and apply TDD and testing strategies. Strong communication and collaboration are essential in our fast-paced engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Experience backend eng with Go, primary language.
• Experience building scalable, fault-tolerant systems.
• Proficient in cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Knowledge of API design and SaaS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in a client team to build innovative products.
• Design scalable architectures and optimize performance.
• Apply modern deployment practices with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Communicate effectively and work well in a team.

Skills

Go programming

Cloud platforms

API design & backend services

Docker & Kubernetes

Testing & TDD

Performance optimization

AI tooling adoption

Strong communication

Team player

Problem solving

Diversity & fairness advocacy

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

• Part of a client team building innovative products
• Skilled in problem‑solving and experienced in designing scalable, resilient, and fault‑tolerant architectures
• Effective communicator and a strong team player
• Thrive in a fast‑paced engineering environment, delivering outstanding results and exciting projects

Requirements

• Strong backend engineering experience, with Go as a primary or preferred language
• Comfortable working in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Experience building and maintaining APIs and backend services, including SaaS platforms
• Familiarity with modern infrastructure and distributed systems
• Solid understanding of modern deployment practices, including Docker, containers, and Kubernetes
• Strong background in testing strategies, including TDD, across the full system lifecycle, with a focus on performance optimization
• Use AI tools to augment your work, applying sound judgement to adopt emerging technologies where they genuinely add value and increase your impact as an engineer
• Self‑motivated, proactive and always looking for ways to improve and develop yourself
• A good communicator, both in writing and verbally
• Detail‑oriented
• Strong problem‑solving skills that balance innovation with pragmatic technology choices to solve business needs
• Used to working in a team‑oriented, collaborative environment
• Analytical and problem‑solving‑oriented
• A genuine believer in diversity and fairness

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong backend engineering expertise with Go, cloud environment proficiency in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and a solid understanding of modern deployment practices including Docker and Kubernetes. Capable of designing scalable architectures and optimizing performance through effective testing strategies and collaboration in a team‑oriented environment.