Senior GoLang Software Engineer

Must-Have (Non-Negotiable):
  • 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with 5+ years in Go.
  • Proven ability to solve complex problems end-to-end, not just implement tickets.
  • Deep understanding of Go's concurrency model (goroutines, channels, memory model).
  • Strong grasp of computer fundamentals: memory, CPU, I/O.
  • Experience with distributed systems, APIs, and cloud-native environments.
  • Skilled in profiling, benchmarking, and optimizing Go applications.
  • Demonstrated mentorship and leadership experience.
  • Clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Nice-to-Have (Differentiators):
  • Background in computer science, mathematics, or engineering.
  • Knowledge of abstract mathematics, set theory, or calculus.
  • Experience in regulated or mission-critical domains (gambling, HealthTech, finance, public sector).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, testing strategies, and DevOps.
  • Exposure to low-level systems programming (C, Rust, or assembly).
  • Track record of designing scalable architectures and making pragmatic trade-offs.
This is a contract role, fully remote, and offers a chance to work on high-impact systems with a team that values deep technical expertise and thoughtful engineering.
If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, email your latest CV to (see below)
Company
Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Location
London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Contract
Salary
GBP Annual
Posted
Company
Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Location
London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Contract
Salary
GBP Annual
Posted