Staff Engineer (Go)

InterQuest Group; London; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional SaaS business is seeking a talented Staff Backend Engineer to join their fully remote team. This role involves designing and optimizing complex microservices in Go, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior engineers. The company offers competitive salaries, bonuses, and unlimited annual leave, along with access to top-tier tools and resources for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Unlimited Annual Leave

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Stocks

Team Retreats

Access to Training and Resources

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend development with expertise in Go.
• Strong understanding and experience with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience in designing and deploying microservices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize microservices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build backend architectures.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive system design best practices.

Skills

Backend Development

Microservices Architecture

Performance Tuning

Containerization

Cloud Platforms

Collaboration

Job description

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Exciting Opportunity: Staff Backend Engineer (Go) – (Fully Remote)

Fully Remote | Salary + Bonus + Stocks | Flexible Hours | Unlimited Annual Leave

I’m partnering with an exceptional SaaS business ranked in the top 1-2% globally, and we’re looking for a talented Principal/Staff Backend Engineer to join their team. This fully remote role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge features for initiatives across the business as they continue to innovate in the space.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, implement, and optimize complex microservices that scale effectively.
• Build highly reliable, performant, and scalable systems using Go as your primary language.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (frontend, product, devops) to define and build robust backend architectures.
• Work with Node.js and TypeScript to integrate backend services with modern web applications.
• Drive best practices around system design, code quality, and performance monitoring.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and support to ensure quality across the engineering team.

What You’ll Bring:

• 5+ years of experience in backend development, with deep expertise in Go.
• Strong understanding and experience working with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience in designing and deploying microservices architectures.
• Strong familiarity with cloud platforms, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
• A passion for writing clean, maintainable code and delivering high-quality products.
• Experience in performance tuning, scalability, and systems optimization.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

What’s on Offer:

• Fully remote work with flexible hours to help you thrive no matter where you are.
• Competitive salary, bonus, and equity, so you can share in the company’s success.
• The opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry at the forefront of tech.
• Access to top-tier tools, training, and resources to fuel your professional growth.
• Unlimited annual leave, so you can recharge when needed.
• Team retreats and regular opportunities to connect with colleagues in person.
• Direct impact on cutting-edge projects and the chance to shape the future of our backend ecosystem.

If you are interested please apply

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Software Development

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