Senior Software Engineer (Go)

ITV; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK streaming service is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Go) to design and maintain backend services for its streaming platforms. This role involves writing high-quality Go code, collaborating in Agile teams, and supporting junior engineers. The environment is dynamic and offers significant opportunities for professional growth. The position is hybrid, based in London, and comes with competitive benefits including flexible working and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Flexible working with various options

Generous holiday allowance

Annual bonus opportunity

Competitive pension contribution

Wellbeing and volunteering days

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years as a Senior Software Engineer working primarily with Go.
• Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams delivering scalable systems.
• Solid understanding of databases and data-driven application design.

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality, maintainable software in Go.
• Ensure code is well-tested, reviewed, and production-ready.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers.

Skills

Go programming language

Building and maintaining RESTful APIs

Automated testing and CI/CD

AWS services (Lambda, EKS, EC2, S3)

Mentoring and supporting other engineers

Understanding of web service architectures

Tools

Git

Unix command line

Job description

Overview

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Job Description

Workplace: ITV White City, London - Hybrid

Senior Software Engineer (Go)

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Go) to join our Video domain, where you'll design, build and maintain the backend services that underpin ITV's streaming platforms.

You'll write high-quality, well-tested Go code and help shape the technical direction of the team; from defining architecture and mentoring junior engineers to improving practices across testing, CI/CD, and performance.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on solving complex problems, enjoys working in collaborative Agile teams, and wants to make an impact on one of the UK's biggest streaming services.

The team

Our On Demand Technology team builds and maintains the platforms that power ITV's Streaming business, ensuring viewers enjoy a seamless experience across ITVX and other services.

We're a cross-functional team of engineers, product managers and designers working collaboratively to deliver high-quality software at scale. The environment is fast-paced, creative and supportive; the perfect place to make an impact and grow your skills.

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality, maintainable software, primarily in Go (any Scala experience is a plus).
• Ensure code is well-tested, reviewed, and delivered to production-ready standards.
• Take ownership of your work and deliver against agreed outcomes.
• Help shape and define technical solutions to business problems.
• Collaborate effectively with peers and other teams across the department.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and inclusion.
• Promote an open, collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Contribute to wider engineering initiatives; from defining best practices to supporting the graduate programme.
• Participate in office-hours and occasional out-of-hours support.
• Share knowledge and drive improvements in software delivery across ITV Technology.

Skills you'll need

• Strong experience with the Go programming language.
• At least 2+ years as a Senior Software Engineer working primarily with Go.
• Proven experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with distributed version control (Git).
• Experience with automated testing and CI/CD practices.
• Solid understanding of AWS services (e.g. Lambda, EKS, EC2, S3).
• Experience with messaging systems and asynchronous processing.
• Experience mentoring and supporting other engineers.
• Understanding of web service architectures, REST, and caching.
• Good knowledge of databases and data-driven application design.

Other things we're looking for

• Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams delivering scalable, high-performance systems.
• Exposure to functional programming (Scala experience beneficial).
• Understanding of software design and architectural patterns.
• Knowledge of Unix command line and basic system administration.
• Collaborative, curious and pragmatic, with excellent communication skills.

About Us

Your work matters to millions.

Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it's not surprising that you'll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we're at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.

When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact's felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.

Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don\'t just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.

About the Team

ITV is for everyone.

ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we\'ll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).

We\'re happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at [e-mail]. Find out more about applying with a disability.

* There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.

Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.

ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including:

• Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone
• Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Competitive pension contribution
• Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life

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