Backend Engineer – Glasgow | Hybrid | Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you a talented backend engineer looking to make a real impact in the world of AI and data? I’m working with a fast-growing, Glasgow-based software company that’s building a cutting-edge platform to help organisations scale their AI initiatives—quickly, securely, and with measurable results.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that’s redefining how businesses build and deploy data products. You’ll be working on a cloud-native platform that automates complex analytics workflows and empowers teams to create powerful data-driven tools—without the usual overhead.

💡 What You’ll Be Doing:

• Building scalable, secure backend systems using Go (training provided if you’re coming from another language).
• Designing and supporting REST APIs and distributed systems.
• Working with PostgreSQL and writing complex, optimised SQL queries.
• Contributing to a platform that simplifies AI adoption across industries like finance, healthcare, engineering, and transport.

✅ What We’re Looking For:

• Strong backend development experience (Go, or similar).
• Solid understanding of relational databases and containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Experience working in agile teams and taking features from concept to production.
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for solving real-world problems with elegant solutions.

🌟 Bonus Skills:

• Kubernetes expertise
• Python for data processing
• Frontend familiarity (JavaScript/TypeScript)
• Experience in startups or fast-paced product environments

🎁 What’s on Offer:

• 33 days annual leave
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Share options
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Regular team socials and lunch & learns
• Career development and learning budget
• Pension contributions and death-in-service cover

This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to be part of a mission-driven team that’s helping organisations unlock the full potential of their data.