Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop services using Golang.
- Build and maintain REST APIs designed to handle real-world workloads.
- Design and maintain distributed systems.
- Manage and support cloud-based systems running on AWS.
- Develop automated tests for applications and services.
- Create regression tests to support reliable software releases.
- Take ownership of projects from initial discussions through to production.
- Work closely with Product teams and partner-facing teams.
- Contribute to the continued development of a customer-facing platform.
- Help maintain the reliability and health of distributed systems.
- Follow Agile development practices.
- Apply appropriate API security practices.
- Contribute frontend development where required.
Requirements
- Professional experience writing Golang in production.
- Around 5 years or more of backend engineering experience is preferred.
- Strong computer science fundamentals.
- Experience working with distributed systems.
- Experience building REST APIs capable of handling significant workloads.
- Practical AWS experience.
- Understanding of Agile software delivery.
- Experience with API security.
- Ability to work effectively within a small, cross-functional engineering team.
- Strong ownership and problem-solving skills.
Key Skills
- Golang / Go
- AWS
- Backend Engineering
- Full Stack Development
- REST APIs
- Distributed Systems
- API Security
- Automated Testing
- Regression Testing
- Agile Development
- Cloud Engineering
- JavaScript
- React
- Vue
- Svelte
- Computer Science Fundamentals
Salary & Benefits
The advertised salary is £40,000–£60,000 per year, plus benefits.
The listing does not provide a detailed breakdown of the additional benefits package.
Work Schedule
This is a fully remote, UK-based position.
The role is permanent and full-time. The listing does not specify particular daily working hours or shifts.
Who This Job May Be a Good Fit For
This position may suit an experienced backend or full-stack developer who enjoys working with Golang, AWS, REST APIs, and distributed systems.
It could be particularly relevant to developers who prefer ownership over their projects and want to work across the complete development lifecycle, from early product discussions through to production.
Although the position is primarily backend-focused, experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Vue, or Svelte would be an advantage.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the Partnerscale job listing and follow the application instructions provided.
When applying, highlight your production experience with Golang, backend engineering background, AWS experience, distributed systems knowledge, and REST API development.
Before You Apply
- Make sure your CV clearly highlights production-level Golang experience.
- Highlight approximately 5 or more years of relevant backend engineering experience if applicable.
- Include specific experience with AWS and distributed systems.
- Mention REST APIs, API security, automated testing, and Agile development.
- If you have React, Vue, or Svelte experience, include it because frontend knowledge is considered highly advantageous.
- Highlight projects where you owned development work through to production.
- Review the full job requirements before applying.
- Confirm the UK remote-work requirements and employment terms during the application process.