GO Backend Developer
Backend Developer (Go)
Salary: Up to £61,000 per annum
Contract: 12-month FTC, with potential for extension
Location: London - hybrid, 2 days a week on site
Our prestigious client is looking for a Backend Developer to join a growing AI and automation team, building services and integrations across a complex enterprise environment.
Joining a small, collaborative engineering team, you'll develop Go microservices on a modern, cloud-native Azure platform. Your work will connect enterprise systems, automate processes and deliver practical improvements across the organisation.
The role
Design, build and maintain backend services, primarily in Go, with Python where appropriate.
Develop REST APIs, webhooks and event-driven integrations connecting internal systems and third-party platforms.
Contribute across the development lifecycle, from design and testing through to deployment and ongoing support.
Participate in code reviews, improve reliability and performance, and produce clear technical documentation.
Containerise and deploy services using Docker and Kubernetes, with support from the wider team.
What we're looking for
Strong professional backend development experience, with substantial hands-on Go expertise.
Experience designing and consuming REST APIs and working with event-driven architectures.
Familiarity with cloud platforms, ideally Azure, alongside Git, CI/CD and GitOps practices.
A commitment to clean, well-tested code and experience working within Agile teams.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to technical problem-solving.
Experience with Python, Docker, Kubernetes, Grafana or OpenTelemetry would be beneficial. This is a hands-on backend development role; deep AI or LLM expertise isn't required.
Benefits include 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and a pension scheme.
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