Backend Software Engineer Go AWS

Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Go / Golang AWS) London to £80k

Are you a data savvy, backend focussed Software Engineer who enjoys using a range of programming languages with exposure across the full tech stack?

You could be progressing your career working on bleeding edge, Machine Learning and AI powered, audio fraud detection software used by all UK banks, the emergency services and a range of other clients to prevent and detect fraudulent call activities.

As a Software Engineer you'll join a collaborative Agile team responsible for building and maintaining the critical, cloud (AWS) based data processing platform that enables real-time call risk analysis. You'll use a range of technology, with a focus on Golang, TypeScript and AWS, to maintain and improve a large microservices architecture.

There's an open, collaborative environment where learning and personal development are key and there's a strong pipeline of Greenfield projects as well as flexible working and a host of benefits; the company has been awarded Platinum standard by Investors in People and is multi-award winning with various DEI initiatives and excellent personal growth and career development opportunities.

Location / WFH:

You can work from home most of the time, joining colleagues in the London two days a week; when you are in the office you can enjoy a friendly team environment that encourages knowledge sharing and close collaboration.

About you:

• You have advanced analytical and problem solving skills with a strong knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Data Structures, Deign Patterns, Algorithms
• You have commercial Golang development experience (likely to have a background with other OO languages such as Python, Java, C++ but you must be happy to use Golang going forward)
• You have a strong knowledge of AWS - they're using AWS SNS & SQS, Amazon CDK, DynamoDB, Redshift, Lambda, Fargate
• You have worked on critical systems that cannot afford to fail
• You have experience with SOLID design principles and TDD (Test Driven Development)
• You have a good understanding of APIs, databases, NoSQL, event driven architectures, microservices and CI/CD
• You have full software development lifecycle experience
• You enjoy collaborating and have great communication skills

What's in it for you:

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

• Salary to £80k + bonus
• 25 days holiday (with the option to buy 5 more)
• Flexible working (including working from home start / finish times)
• Enhanced maternity and paid parental leave packages
• Time off to participate in charity initiatives such as Code Club
• Pension, Life Assurance, Medical care for you and your family
• Monthly Wellness budget to spend on what you like
• Gym membership
• Annual home office budget
• Diverse, inclusive team culture with flexible working

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