Senior Go Developer (AWS)

TL;DR

Senior Go Developer (AWS): Designing, developing, and implementing data-intensive applications and scaling distributed systems with an accent on microservices architecture, API design, and system reliability. Focus on optimising system performance, improving reliability, and ensuring scalability of high-performance solutions.

Location: London Hybrid or Fully Remote

Company

hirify.global is a leading technology business recognized for its engineering excellence.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and implement data-intensive applications across the full engineering lifecycle.
• Architect and deliver microservices-based systems using Go, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and Kafka.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to build scalable, reliable, and resilient platforms.
• Play a key role in optimising system performance and improving reliability.
• Contribute to code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Strong commercial experience in backend development.
• Advanced skills in Go (Golang), with proven expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• End-to-end software engineering experience, including system design and architecture.
• Background in complex, large-scale, data-driven applications.
• Product-focused approach, ideally within fast-paced tech organisations (start-ups or scale-ups).

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Kafka, Cassandra, gRPC, and microservices.
• Open-source contributions are beneficial.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to join a forward-thinking tech company on a 6-month contract.
• Work in an organisation recognized for its engineering excellence.
• Be part of an equal opportunities employer.