Software Engineer

Spectrum IT Recruitment; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment agency is seeking a Software Engineer to work in Aylesbury. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Go and JavaScript, and should be comfortable working across the full stack. Responsibilities include backend development, system design, and hardware integration. The role offers competitive salary and unique projects in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in Go (Golang) for backend or systems development.
• Solid experience with JavaScript, ideally including Node.js or modern frontend frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with Linux environments, including command-line tooling, shell scripting, and systems debugging.
• Experience with hardware configuration and understanding of how software interfaces with hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Go (Golang).
• Build and maintain frontend or internal tooling using JavaScript.
• Contribute to system design and architecture decisions for products.
• Work within Linux-based environments, including scripting and performance tuning.
• Perform hardware setup, configuration, and integration.

Skills

Go (Golang)

JavaScript

Linux

Hardware configuration

Problem-solving

Tools

Git

Docker

Job description

Software Engineer

GoLang, JavaScript, Linux, hardware expertise required.

In-office location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire with some flexibility on hybrid working.

Salary: circa £50,000 - £55,000 plus benefits.

Technology provider of secure identity, access, and authentication solutions. My client builds high-performance software and hardware systems that support mission‑critical identity operations. The engineering team works across embedded systems, backend services, and security infrastructure to deliver reliable, scalable products.

Role Overview

You will be a versatile Software Engineer with strong experience in Go (Golang), JavaScript, Linux environments, and hardware configuration. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across the full stack—from backend services to device‑level integration—and enjoys solving complex problems in a fast‑paced, product‑focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Go (Golang).
• Build and maintain frontend or internal tooling using JavaScript (Node.js or browser‑based).
• Contribute to system design, architecture decisions, and technical roadmaps for Red Fox ID products.
• Work within Linux‑based environments, including scripting, system‑level debugging, and performance tuning.
• Perform hardware setup, configuration, and integration, including peripherals, sensors, or identity‑related devices.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and CI/CD pipelines.
• Debug and troubleshoot production issues across hardware, OS, and application layers.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including product, QA, firmware, and hardware engineering.
• Write clear, maintainable, and well‑documented code.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and overall quality assurance.

Required Skill Set

• 2+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in Go (Golang) for backend or systems development.
• Solid experience with JavaScript, ideally including Node.js or modern frontend frameworks.
• Hands‑on experience with Linux environments, including command‑line tooling, shell scripting, and systems debugging.
• Experience with hardware configuration (e.g., devices, sensors, embedded modules, networking equipment) and understanding of how software interfaces with hardware.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Working knowledge of Git and modern development workflows.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a collaborative team.

Beneficial Key Skills

• Experience with identity, authentication, or security‑related technologies.
• Knowledge of containerization tools (e.g., Docker) and CI/CD systems.
• Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, serial interfaces, device communication).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Familiarity with embedded systems, device provisioning, or firmware interactions.
• Experience with performance tuning in Linux or systems‑level optimization.

The company offer an unrivalled volume of new projects, Greenfield development and the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the sharpest developers in the area.

If you would like to apply for this position then please contact Tom Rayner on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to be considered.

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy