Backend Developer (Golang / Cross-Skilled)
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Backend
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Strong experience building backend systems in languages such as Java, C#, Python, Node.js, C++, or Rust
- Understanding of REST APIs, SQL (e.g. PostgreSQL), and RDBMS/NoSQL databases
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP preferred, AWS or Azure welcome)
- Experience working in agile environments with modern version control tools (e.g. Git)
- Eagerness to learn and work with Golang
Nice to have
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.)
- Knowledge of microservices, Kubernetes, or serverless architectures
- Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar)
- Familiarity with distributed systems concepts (e.g. gRPC)
- Frontend development experience (Typescript, Svelte, React, Vue, etc)
Full description
Job Title: Backend Developer (Golang / Cross-Skilled)
Location: Bristol (Hybrid 2 days in-office)
Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Share Scheme + Benefits
Join one of the UKs most innovative digital companies as a Backend Developer, working on scalable, secure, and high-performance systems. We welcome applications from experienced backend engineers who have commercial experience in languages such as Java, C#, C++, Python, Node.js, or Rust, and are eager to learn and develop their skills in Golang (Go).
You'll work in a collaborative, product-led environment, building solutions that support user experiences on platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok. This is an opportunity to take ownership of features from design through to deployment in the cloud, while expanding your expertise in modern tools and technologies.
What You'll Do
- Design and develop robust backend applications (initially in your core language, with support to learn and transition into Go/Golang)
- Build scalable APIs and data pipelines integrating with third-party platforms
- Write clean, maintainable code with strong testing practices
- Collaborate in agile sprints to deliver high-quality features and improvements
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
- Support cloud deployments (primarily GCP, but AWS/Azure experience welcome)
- Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and documentation
- (Optional) Contribute to frontend development (Svelte, React, Vue) with training available
What We're Looking ForEssential:
- Strong experience building backend systems in languages such as Java, C#, Python, Node.js, C++, or Rust
- Understanding of REST APIs, SQL (e.g. PostgreSQL), and RDBMS/NoSQL databases
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP preferred, AWS or Azure welcome)
- Experience working in agile environments with modern version control tools (e.g. Git)
- Eagerness to learn and work with GolangDesirable:
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.)
- Knowledge of microservices, Kubernetes, or serverless architectures
- Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar)
- Familiarity with distributed systems concepts (e.g. gRPC)