Backend Engineer - Golang

Location: Remote (UK-based candidates preferred)

Contract Type: 6-month contract

Start Date: ASAP

We are looking for a Mid-Level Golang Engineer to join a digital-first banking team focused on delivering secure, high-performance solutions for personal and business banking products. You will work alongside a cross-functional team to support the ongoing development of core backend systems, API services, and internal tooling used across the platform.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain backend services and APIs using Go (Golang)
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineers to design scalable systems
• Contribute to the architecture and infrastructure of new and existing services
• Optimize system performance and ensure reliability, security, and maintainability
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement
• Write unit, integration, and functional tests to ensure code quality
• Help with infrastructure-as-code and deployment processes (CI/CD)

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in backend development, with at least 1–2 years in Golang
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design
• Experience working with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or similar databases
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflows
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines in a remote setting