About this role
Salary: £57,200 - 71,500 per year
Requirements: Strong commercial experience as a Golang EngineerExperience developing microservices and RESTful APIsSolid experience with Git, Jenkins, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL databasesExperience working with messaging platforms such as Kafka or RabbitMQStrong understanding of Agile Scrum methodologiesExperience working within CI/CD environmentsKnowledge of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing practicesExcellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skillsDegree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent commercial experienceExperience with Docker, gRPC, and GraphQLKnowledge of Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, and Continuous TestingFamiliarity with Agile methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFeExperience using tools such as Jira or RallyPassion for learning new technologies and contributing to engineering best practices Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using GolangBuild and enhance microservices supporting the global Loyalty & Benefits platformDevelop high-performance RESTful APIs and integrate asynchronous messaging services such as KafkaCollaborate with cross-functional Agile Scrum teams to deliver high-quality softwareContribute to automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and software engineering best practicesWork closely with engineers across the platform to share technical knowledge and improve engineering standards Technologies: BackendCI/CDCloudDockerGitGolangGraphQLJIRAJenkinsKafkaKanbanNoSQLPostgreSQLRabbitMQTDDgRPCmicroservices More:
We are a leading global financial services organisation hiring for a Golang Engineer / Go Developer to join a high-profile long-term programme in Burgess Hill, Sussex, UK. This is a 6-month contract with extensions available, offering a rate of £230 to £270 per day inside IR35. The role follows a hybrid working model with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote. You will join a collaborative Agile Scrum team working on a modern, microservices-based platform that supports millions of customers globally, with the opportunity to contribute to backend services, CI/CD best practices, and innovative customer experiences using modern cloud-native technologies.
last updated 31 week of 2026