Senior Software Engineer (Golang/Python) | Drug discovery Platform | Fully Remote, EU | Base Salary Up to £110,000, plus early equity+benefits
I am currently partnering with an elite engineering team building a world-class platform for decentralised and federated computing. They are solving one of the most complex challenges in modern tech: how to process highly sensitive data across global organisations without ever compromising privacy.
They are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer who wants to move beyond standard applications and help architect the infrastructure for the next generation of secure data collaboration.
This is a high-autonomy role where you will own the technical design and lifecycle of production services used by some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical and data-intensive enterprises.
Responsibilities for the Senior Software Engineer (Golang/Python) | Drug discovery Platform | Fully Remote, EU | Base Salary Up to £110,000, plus early equity+benefits
* Design and evolve high-performance backend systems and APIs, primarily using Golang, with Python integrated for specific domain-driven logic.
* Build and operate software that bridges the gap between Cloud and On-premise environments, utilising Docker and Kubernetes as the backbone for portable, secure workloads.
* Take full-spectrum responsibility for features, from the initial architectural blueprint to production monitoring and scaling.
* Enhance the observability, performance, and security of services running in distributed, resource-intensive environments where data integrity is paramount.
* Work at the intersection of Engineering, ML, and Product to build cohesive, secure systems that enable "AI for good" on a global scale.
* Actively experiment with AI-assisted workflows and emerging developer tools to maintain a peak-efficiency development lifecycle.
* Lead by example through high-quality execution and active participation in rigorous code reviews to uphold engineering standards.
Requirements for the role:
* 4+ years of professional experience with a heavy emphasis on building resilient, production-grade backend systems.
* Expert-level Golang skills and the ability to leverage Python effectively within complex problem domains.
* A proven track record of deploying and debugging cloud-native workloads via Kubernetes and Docker.
* Experience with AWS (or similar) and a comfort level working with the unique challenges of hybrid or on-premise deployments.
* A strong practitioner of testing strategies, code maintainability, and secure API design.
* You thrive in fast-paced, iterative environments where you can influence technical direction and navigate pragmatic trade-offs.
* Fluency in English and a strong sense of accountability for technical outcomes and long-term maintainability.
What is in it for you?
* Competitive salary plus early-stage share options in a scaling deep-tech startup.
* A remote-first culture allowing you to work from home or a local co-working space.
* Comprehensive benefits including budgets for wellbeing, mental health, and home-office setups.
* Dedicated stipend for co-working and a budget for continuous learning and development.
* Generous holiday allowance.
* Regular team summits held at their European headquarters or other international locations.
If you think you are a good match for the Senior Software Engineer (Golang/Python) | Drug discovery Platform | Fully Remote, EU | Base Salary Up to £110,000, plus early equity+benefits - Drop over a CV and we will give you a call if we think you are a match!