Senior Software Developer (Go)

ZILO™; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced leave – 38 days inclusive of 8 UK Public Holidays

Private health care including family cover

Life assurance – 5× salary

Flexible working – work from home and/or in our London office

Employee assistance program

Company pension (salary sacrifice options available)

Access to training and development

Buy and sell holiday scheme

Opportunity for 'work from anywhere / global mobility'

Job summary

A forward-thinking FinTech firm in London seeks a Software Engineer (Go) to develop high-performance back-end services supporting financial applications. The ideal candidate will have strong AI integration skills, proficiency in JavaScript and experience with modern development tools. Benefits include 38 days of leave, private healthcare, and flexible working arrangements. The role combines innovation in technology with the opportunity for real-world impact in the asset management space.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Developer or similar role.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use AI tools to accelerate software development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop highly scalable and reliable services in Go language.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design software solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to a positive team culture.

Skills

Proficient in integrating AI tools

Strong proficiency in JavaScript

Experience with CSS

Knowledge of HTML

Problem-solving skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Redux or MobX

Testing frameworks such as Jest or Enzyme

Next.js

GraphQL

Job description

Join the Future of Technology with ZILO™

At ZILO™, we're redefining what's possible in technology. ZILO™ is the UK-based FinTech specialising in global asset and wealth management software, designed to scale and transform businesses of all types using our own developed AI Technology. Our mission is to digitalise the future of the global asset management industry.

We are a team of experts with decades of combined experience at leading firms globally, who thrive in fast-paced environments and want to shape the future of technology. Every individual plays a key role in driving progress and making a real impact. We continuously strive to innovate and improve.

Why work with us? At ZILO™, you'll be part of a dynamic and inclusive environment where creativity thrives. We offer the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, collaborate with talented individuals, and contribute to projects that have a real-world impact. We value continuous learning, personal growth, and providing our team with the resources they need to succeed.

Ready to shape the future? Let’s talk.

Requirements

We are looking for a talented Software Engineer (Go) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in developing high-performance back-end services that support financial service applications. Your focus will be on collaborating with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions for complex problems in the asset management space.

We are particularly seeking candidates who are proficient in integrating AI tools into their daily development cycle to improve productivity, code quality, and problem-solving.

There is an expectation you will attend our Churchill Place, Canary Wharf office, up to 3 days each week.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop highly scalable and reliable services in Go language
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and test software solutions
• Kafka integration and implementation with Go services
• Leverage the corporate AI assistant and other strategic coding tools to enhance development workflows
• Actively use AI tools to support code generation, debugging, documentation, and testing
• Ensure all micro‑services are highly available and fault tolerant
• Troubleshoot and debug issues as they arise
• Keep up to date with emerging trends, AI‑assisted development practices, and best practices in front‑end development
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to a positive team culture
• Ensure all code written has the appropriate level of unit test coverage

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Proven experience as a Developer or similar role
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, CSS, and HTML
• Experience with state management libraries such as Redux or MobX
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous data fetching
• Knowledge of modern front‑end development tools and frameworks such as webpack, Babel, and npm
• Experience with version control systems such as Git
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, AI‑powered testing and linting tools) to accelerate and improve software development
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with server‑side rendering and/or Next.js
• Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Jest or Enzyme
• Knowledge of GraphQL and Apollo Client
• Understanding of UX design principles and accessibility best practices

Benefits

• Enhanced leave – 38 days inclusive of 8 UK Public Holidays
• Private health care including family cover
• Life assurance – 5× salary
• Flexible working – work from home and/or in our London office
• Employee assistance program
• Company pension (salary sacrifice options available)
• Access to training and development
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Opportunity for “work from anywhere / global mobility”

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

IT Services and IT Consulting