Staff Engineer (Go)

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS business in the UK is seeking a talented Staff Backend Engineer proficient in Go for a fully remote role. This position offers the unique chance to work on innovative projects with a team of experts, optimize scalable systems, and enjoy exceptional benefits like unlimited leave and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Competitive salary

Bonus and equity

Unlimited annual leave

Team retreats

Access to top-tier tools and training

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in backend development, deep expertise in Go.
• Experience with Node.js and TypeScript; strong architectural knowledge.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and drive best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize microservices that scale effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build robust backend systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure code quality.

Skills

Backend development

Go

Node.js

TypeScript

Microservices architecture

Cloud platforms

Containerization

CI/CD

Performance tuning

Communication skills

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

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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.