Senior Go Software Engineer (Backend or Full-stack)

Opinov8; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology service provider in London is looking for a Senior Go Software Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of software development experience and at least 3 years of working with Kubernetes. The role offers a dynamic environment where you will contribute to impactful projects and work with experienced engineers. Ideal for those who can collaborate and innovate in a flexible setting.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunities to contribute to open source

Support for attending conferences

Qualifications

• Practitioner with 8+ years of software development experience.
• 3+ years in cloud-native environments, Kubernetes, Docker.
• Thorough understanding of Kubernetes networking, configuration, architecture.

Responsibilities

• Join a dynamic, laid-back team environment.
• Work on a Kubernetes journey and build software tools.
• Help developers and builders with innovative solutions.

Skills

Kubernetes

Go

API definitions (OpenAPI, GraphQL)

Cloud-native environments

Server-side languages (Java, Python)

SQL and NoSQL databases

Git, GitOps, CI/CD workflows

Agile tools and methods

Job description

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Senior Go Software Engineer (Backend or Full-stack), London

Client: Opinov8

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 977319014d7e

Job Views: 16

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

WE ARE Opinov8 is a technology service provider with an Opinion in Innovation. We engage with our clients at any stage of their product engineering and innovation goals, providing collaborative and outcome-driven solutions. We are driven by delivering value through technological innovation. As a young, energetic, and agile company, our team comprises software industry veterans. We aim to help our clients build sustainable products, platforms, and businesses.

Our core values include:

• Collaboration: essential for success in distributed environments.
• Innovation: a requirement for individuals and the company.
• Adventurousness: courageousness is valued.
• Respect: mutual respect is fundamental.
• Intelligence: recognized in various forms.
• Responsibility: crucial for success and a positive work environment.

We're seeking candidates with a strong track record of bringing products to life, with exposure to Kubernetes and a passion for solving hands-on problems with WOW experiences. We build software tools and are on a Kubernetes journey.

Ideal candidate:

• Practitioners with 3+ years in Kubernetes and 7+ in software development.
• Experience with open-source software and community building.
• Experience working in small, self-organizing teams.
• Experience with ideation, prototyping, and scaling products.
• Passionate about helping developers and builders.
• Opinionated yet humble, open-minded, results-oriented, and accountable.

What you will get:

• Opportunity to work with great engineers, CEOs, CTOs, and mature operators.
• A dynamic, laid-back team environment.
• Agile practices, cutting-edge technologies, and flexible approaches.
• Full support and accountability, including financial support.
• Flexible working hours, responsibility, and innovation opportunities.
• Opportunities to contribute to open source, blog, and attend conferences.

Power you bring:

• 8+ years of software development experience.
• 3+ years in cloud-native environments, Kubernetes, Docker, etc.
• Thorough understanding of Kubernetes networking, configuration, architecture.
• Basic knowledge of front-end frameworks like React/Redux.
• Experience with API definitions (OpenAPI, GraphQL).
• Extensive experience with server-side languages like Go, Java, Python.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Production experience with at least one public cloud provider.
• Experience with Git, GitOps, CI/CD workflows.
• Experience with agile tools and methods.
• Strong communication skills.