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Backend Engineer (Golang)

Summary

Build and optimize high-performance Golang microservices for a fast-growing ad-tech platform, designing scalable APIs and distributed systems that power real-time advertising.

We're partnering with an innovative AdTech business that is scaling its platform and looking to add a talented Backend Engineer with Golang experience to its growing engineering team.

This is an opportunity to work on high-performance, distributed systems that process large volumes of data in a fast-paced environment. You'll play a key role in designing, building, and optimising backend services, helping to drive the scalability, reliability, and performance of a cutting-edge advertising platform used by leading brands.

Working within a collaborative, cross-functional engineering team, you'll have the chance to influence technical decisions, contribute to architecture discussions, and build solutions that have a direct impact on the business.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Developing and enhancing backend microservices using Golang
  • Building scalable, reliable, and high-performing systems
  • Designing and integrating RESTful APIs
  • Collaborating with Product, Engineering, and wider business teams to deliver new features
  • Contributing to system architecture and technical improvements

What We're Looking For

  • Commercial experience developing backend applications with Golang
  • Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs
  • Understanding of microservices architecture
  • Frontend experience is beneficial, particularly with Vue.js and Nuxt.js
  • A passion for clean code, performance optimisation, and scalable system design

Why Join?

  • Work for a growing and innovative AdTech company
  • Exposure to modern Golang microservices architecture
  • Hybrid working - just 1 day per week in the London office
  • Genuine opportunity to influence technology and product direction
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Life, Critical Illness & Dental Insurance
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Regular team socials including table football and table tennis

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