Mid Backend Developer (Go)

TL;DR

Mid Backend Developer (Go): Designing, building, and maintaining server software for a digital identity platform with an accent on secure software development and CI/CD optimization. Focus on microservices architecture, API implementation, and integrating biometric technologies into a scalable core platform.

Location: Hybrid (Central London, UK)

Salary: £60,000–£70,000 yearly

Company

hirify.global is a digital identity and biometric technology company focused on creating a safer way for people to prove their identity through privacy-centric solutions.

What you will do

• Design, build, and maintain server software powering the core platform.
• Implement server software from design through to integration testing.
• Optimize local development environments and CI/CD systems to support the release process.
• Participate in architecture definition in collaboration with Team Leads and VP of Engineering.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure technical delivery is implemented to specification and quality.

Requirements

• Experience writing secure and reliable software.
• Proficiency with Linux.
• Knowledge of modern version control tools (Git) and effective code review practices.
• Must be based in the UK and able to work in a hybrid setup in London.

Nice to have

• Experience with Go (or a strong interest in learning it).
• Experience with microservices, gRPC, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Knowledge of security and cryptography.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model with a dog-friendly central London office.
• Comprehensive health cover (medical, dental, optical) and enhanced pension contributions.
• Generous leave: 25 days annual leave, birthday off, and loyalty-based "hirify.globalversary" days.
• Individual professional development budget and dedicated quarterly hirify.global Afternoons for learning.
• Wellbeing support including in-house Mental Health First Aiders and an Employee Assistant Program.

Hiring process

• Initial call with talent acquisition (30 min).
• Call with team members (45 min).
• Technical assessment.
• In-person final interview (120 min).