Software Engineer (Go / Golang)

Infosys; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in digital services is seeking a Senior Consultant with expertise in Golang and backend services in Burgess Hill, UK. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience, strong skills in systems like Kafka, NoSQL databases, and proficiency in modern development practices. This role involves leading a technology team and working across various stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions. Competitive compensation includes bonuses and opportunities for continual skill enhancement.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of hands-on Go development experience for backend services.
• Strong experience in building high-performance, low latency backend services.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology development team as a Senior Consultant.
• Build and maintain backend services using Golang and Kafka.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on solution design.

Skills

Golang

Kafka

NoSQL databases

REST API

SOAP API

Microservices

Angular

React

NodeJS

Agile methodologies

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Docker

AWS

Cloud platforms

Jenkins

Kubernetes

Git

Job description

Job Description :

Role – Senior Consultant

Technology – Golang, Kafka, NoSQL databases, REST and SOAP API, Microservices, Angular / React / Node or similar frameworks

Location – Burgess Hill, UK

Compensation – Competitive (including bonus)

Infosys is seeking a Lead Golang Developer

Required Qualifications

• Experienced Golang developer with at least 7 years of hands‑on expertise for backend development
• Strong experience in building high‑performance, low latency backend services
• Experience with systems like Kafka
• Proficiency in working with PostgreSQL, MySQL and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Couchbase)
• Relevant experience in development in following technologies :
• Restful Services (JAX‑RS), REST and SOAP API, Microservices
• Experience with Angular, React, NodeJS or similar frameworks
• Experience with Cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus
• Strong experience in Agile with knowledge of ceremonies. CSM® or PMI ACP® will be added advantage.
• Good experience with version control (e.g. GIT), CI / CD tools, Jenkins, XLR etc
• Additionally, knowledge of following technologies would be an advantage :
• Docker Framework, Redis DB, SonarQube, Kafka, Loadrunner, Jira, Confluence, Kubernetes (or similar technology), ELK Integration (Elasticsearch, Logstash & Kibana)
• Ability to effectively interpret technical and business objectives and challenges, and articulate solutions
• Ability to think abstractly and deal with ambiguous / under‑defined problems
• Ability to enable business capabilities through innovation
• Demonstrated willingness to upskill on new technologies and takes pride in how fast they develop working software
• Ability to effectively communicate across third parties, technical and business product managers on solution design is a plus
• Experience with Agile application development concepts including build automation, pair programming, testing automation and code management (branching and forking etc.)
• Ability to work in team in diverse / multiple stakeholder environment
• Experience in Financial Services domain
• Experience and desire to work in a Global delivery environment.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Ability to work in team in diverse / multiple stakeholder environment
• Ability to lead a technology development team as Lead Developer
• Experience in Financial Services domain and specifically on Credit Card domain

The job entails sitting as well as working at a computer for extended periods of time. Should be able to communicate by telephone, email, or face to face. Travel may be required as per the job requirements.

Personal

• Ability to work as part of a cross‑cultural team including flexibility to support multiple time zones when necessary
• Analytical Abilities, a goal‑oriented work approach, high quality awareness, good team player
• A high degree of initiative and flexibility
• High analytical skills
• High customer orientation
• High quality awareness
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

About Us

Infosys is a global leader in next‑generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI‑powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always‑on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.