Senior Go Engineer

Ocho People Ltd.; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocho People Ltd. is seeking a Senior Golang Developer to design, build, and maintain backend services and microservices in Go. You will collaborate with product owners and other engineers to deliver scalable systems and high-quality code.

You will mentor junior engineers, contribute to code reviews, and help shape architecture while working in an agile environment. Strong Go expertise and cloud-container experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience with Golang development or 7+ years in backend development with at least 3 years focused on Go.
• Deep understanding of Go language features, concurrency model, and idiomatic patterns.
• Experience with microservices architectures, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Strong knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL) and distributed systems concepts.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring systems.
• Comfortable working in agile environments with excellent communication skills.
• Passionate about mentoring, team collaboration, and keeping up with technological advancements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain backend services and microservices in Go, ensuring high code quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and implement features.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to enforce standards and best practices.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability in production environments.
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes, tooling, and automation.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and innovation.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation.

Skills

Golang

Backend development

Go concurrency

Cloud & containers

Distributed systems

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Senior Golang Developer

About Our Client

Our client is a forward-thinking technology company delivering scalable, reliable, and high-performance software solutions in a competitive digital marketplace. They prioritize innovation, quality, and collaboration across teams to drive business impact.

The Role

As a Senior Golang Developer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining backend services and microservices using Go. You will work closely with product owners, frontend engineers, and other backend developers to deliver robust and efficient systems. How do you ensure clean, modular code that remains scalable as the system grows? This role requires a seasoned engineer passionate about technical excellence, scalability, and mentoring team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain backend services and microservices in Go, ensuring high code quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and implement features.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to enforce standards and best practices.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability in production environments.
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes, tooling, and automation.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and innovation.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation.

About You

• 5+ years of professional experience with Golang development or 7+ years in backend development with at least 3 years focused on Go.
• Deep understanding of Go language features, concurrency model, and idiomatic patterns.
• Experience with microservices architectures, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Strong knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL) and distributed systems concepts.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring systems.
• Comfortable working in agile environments with excellent communication skills.
• Passionate about mentoring, team collaboration, and keeping up with technological advancements.

Why Join

• Be instrumental in building cutting-edge software products with global reach.
• Join a collaborative and growth-driven engineering culture with a strong mentorship focus.
• Enjoy flexible working conditions and opportunities for continuous learning.
• Competitive salary and benefits aligned with your skills and experience.