Software Engineer (Go/TypeScript)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (Go/TypeScript): Developing and delivering high-scale software for application distribution and orchestration across the hirify.global Europe estate with an accent on scalable platforms and reliable delivery. Focus on contributing to technical direction, mentoring developers, and implementing robust CI/CD pipelines within a hybrid environment.

Location: Hybrid in London; must have the appropriate right to work in the UK (no sponsorship offered)

Company

A leading media and entertainment company connecting millions with sports, news, and arts through innovative digital products and services.

What you will do

• Develop and deliver high-quality software designed for massive scale.
• Manage the full software lifecycle, including continuous integration and production support.
• Contribute to the technical direction and architectural evolution of the team.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to fellow developers through code reviews and feedback.
• Collaborate with internal hirify.global teams and external partners, including Comcast in the US.

Requirements

• Commercial experience with at least one modern programming language.
• Proven experience building and supporting production-grade software systems.
• Proficiency in automated testing, debugging, and CI/CD practices within agile teams.
• Ability to write maintainable, performant, and well-structured code.
• Appropriate right to work in the UK is required.

Nice to have

• Experience with Go or TypeScript.
• Knowledge of AWS cloud services and serverless architectures.
• Experience with Kubernetes, containers, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Proficiency with MySQL or other relational databases.
• Experience with observability and operational tooling.

Culture & Benefits

• Free hirify.global TV or NOW package, including hirify.global Sports and hirify.global Cinema.
• Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution.
• Private healthcare with mental health support and dental insurance.
• Employee discounts on hirify.global Mobile, Broadband, and hirify.global Glass.
• Access to Sharesave schemes and hirify.global VIP rewards.
• Hybrid work model with a state-of-the-art HQ campus featuring gym and cinema.