Staff Engineer (Go)

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS company is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer specializing in Go to join their fully remote team. This role involves designing scalable microservices and mentoring junior engineers while offering competitive salary, flexible hours, and unlimited leave. It's an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative projects and engage with top industry professionals.

Benefits

Unlimited annual leave

Flexible work hours

Competitive salary and bonus

Equity options

Access to top-tier tools and training

Regular team retreats

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience, particularly with Go.
• Strong experience with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Hands-on microservices architecture design and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize complex microservices using Go.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure code quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on backend architectures.

Skills

Backend Development

Go Programming

Node.js

TypeScript

Microservices Architecture

Cloud Platforms

Containerization

Performance Tuning

CI/CD Pipelines

Clean Code

Job description

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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.