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Client Server

Backend Software Engineer Go / Golang

Client Server
United Kingdom · Full-time · Mid-Senior

Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Go / Golang) London to £150k


Are you a technologist with a first class education? You could be progressing your career at a highly profitable algorithmic trading company and earning significant bonuses.


As a Golang Developer you will join the team responsible for the firms' global core technology platform which supports all aspects of post trade business activities, the platform has been developed inhouse using a distributed microservices architecture to provide high throughput (millions of trades per day) and high availability (24x7 operation) whilst also enabling Agile and well controlled development practices with multiple releases per day. You'll focus on backend development work using Go.


Location:

You'll be based in the London office which offers a wide range of facilities and perks including onsite gym, sauna and fitness classes, onsite doctor and restaurant; there is also some flexibility to work from home one day a week.


About you:

  • You have achieved a 2.1 or above in Computer Science or closely related STEM discipline from a Russel Group / Oxbridge University
  • You have strong commercial backend software engineering skills, with Go / Golang
  • You have a good understanding of concurrent programming techniques with exposure to asynchronous and distributed systems
  • You have a strong knowledge of modern software engineering practices and Computer Science fundamentals such as OPP, Design Patterns, Data Structures, Algorithm development
  • You have excellent communication skills


What's in it for you:

As a Backend Software Engineer / Developer you will earn a competitive package:

  • Salary to £150k base
  • Bonus (upto 150% of base)
  • Generous pension contribution
  • Free breakfast and lunch at the onsite restaurant
  • Family friendly benefits such as emergency care for dependants
  • 25 days holiday
  • Free gym with PT onsite, massages, sauna


Apply now to find out more about this Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Go / Golang) opportunity.


At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.

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Posted
Mar 03, 2025
Type
Full-time
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
London

Industries

Software Development Technology Information Internet

Categories

Engineering Information Technology

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