Backend Developer (Golang / Cross-Skilled)

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 For

Essential:

• 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

Desirable:

• 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)

Whats In It for You

• Dedicated support to learn and work with Golang on production systems
• Career development and exposure to leading technologies
• Flexible hybrid working 2 days in a central waterside Bristol office
• Bonus scheme, profit sharing, and share options
• Pension, wellness programme, sick pay, and flexitime
• Regular company events and a friendly, inclusive culture

Ready to build your Golang skills and work on real-world technical challenges?
Apply now and join a company where innovation, growth, and collaboration drive everything we do.