Backend Developer – Golang / Python / Java / Tech-First Fintech – Inside IR35
Our client is a leading, tech‑first fintech building backend systems that power millions of users every day. They are looking for a Backend Developer with experience in Golang, Python, or Java who can contribute to scalable, high‑performance systems and help deliver impactful products.
Key Responsibilities:
* Build and maintain backend services and APIs in a Golang‑first environment, with Python or Java experience welcome.
* Work on distributed systems, microservices, and event‑driven pipelines handling millions of requests with low latency.
* Deploy and operate services on Kubernetes and Docker, leveraging AWS infrastructure such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS.
* Implement monitoring and observability using tools like Grafana and Prometheus to track system performance.
* Collaborate with product, frontend, and analytics teams to deliver features that make a tangible impact on user experience.
* Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and maintainable code practices.
Key Skills:
* Golang / Python / Java: solid backend experience, happy to work in a Golang‑first environment.
* Scalable systems: experience with microservices, event‑driven architecture, and high‑throughput APIs.
* Cloud‑native: AWS or GCP experience, containerisation, orchestration, and horizontal scaling.
* Product‑focused mindset: enjoys building systems that directly improve user experience and business outcomes.
* Collaboration: Agile, TDD, CI/CD, and comfortable working closely across teams.
Rate: DoE, Inside IR35
Location: Fully remote, UK‑based
Duration: 6‑month rolling contracts within a multi‑year engagement
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