Senior Golang Developer – SC Cleared
* Location: Farnborough (Hybrid)
* Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 + Benefits
* Clearance: SC Cleared
* To apply, email: Dominic.barbet@searchability.com
Overview
We are looking for a Senior Golang Developer to join a high-performing engineering team delivering secure, scalable, and mission-critical solutions within a government-focused environment. This role will suit someone who enjoys taking ownership, influencing technical direction, and mentoring others while working on impactful projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the design and development of backend services using Go (Golang)
* Architect and implement scalable microservices and APIs
* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers
* Collaborate with DevOps, Cloud, and Security teams to deliver robust solutions
* Drive best practices in coding, testing, and system design
* Contribute to architectural decisions and long-term technical strategy
* Ensure systems are secure, resilient, and performant
Required Skills & Experience
* Strong commercial experience with Golang in a senior or lead capacity
* Proven experience designing and building scalable distributed systems
* Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
* Solid understanding of containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
* Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
* Strong knowledge of software architecture and design patterns
* Experience working in Agile environments
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Desirable Skills
* Experience working within secure or government environments
* Knowledge of infrastructure as code (e.g. Terraform)
* Experience with observability, monitoring, and logging tools
* Previous experience leading teams or projects
Security Clearance
* Active SC Clearance required
Benefits
* Competitive salary (£60,000 – £80,000)
* Hybrid working (Farnborough-based with flexibility)
* Opportunity to work on secure, high-impact projects
* Leadership and career progression opportunities
* Comprehensive benefits package
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