About us Risk Ledger is developing a network of connected organisations, all working together to defend against cybersecurity attacks in the supply chain. Organisations rely on us to establish trust, through sharing their security maturity and visualising the risks posed by their supply chain ecosystem. And we're already trusted by customers like ASOS, Snyk, BAE Systems and the NHS. We are putting together an amazing and talented team from a diverse set of backgrounds and skillsets to drive us towards our vision. Risk Ledger is built on the respect we have for one another and our users, united by our shared values and mission. Every one of us is still learning: it's how we grow as individuals. We're curious. We're ambitious. And we're humble and honest. At Risk Ledger, we aim high to find the best solutions we can and always put our users first. The team You'll join a cross-functional team of Software Engineers, Product Managers and Designers, all collaborating together with the wider business to achieve impactful product outcomes. Everyone is involved from day one in shaping opportunities that provide outsized value to both clients and suppliers on Risk Ledger, always keeping the users at the forefront of our minds. We care deeply about building the right thing, in order to fundamentally shift mindsets in the cybersecurity industry. We ship quickly & continuously in order to learn and iterate - whilst always pushing for high standards and keeping security top of mind. The core of our stack is Go, PostgreSQL and Vue.js with Typescript. Our product primarily sits on top of AWS, with ECS for container orchestration and all managed via Terraform. This role We are seeking an experienced engineer to lead on our backend Go codebase, whilst also contributing to solving end-to-end product challenges in the best manner for our customers. You will not be leading a dedicated team, but rather leading through influence on technical decisions, standards & best practices, mentoring others and improving the developer experience. You'll be collaborating on a daily basis with designers, product managers, other engineers and the wider business to create a great product experience and continuously ship value to our users. And as an engineer in a small but focused team, you will have a long-standing impact on our engineering strategy, codebase and developer experience. In the role you will; Evolve our backend codebase - Through collaboration and influence, you will seek continuous improvement to our developer experience, architecture and standards - and coach others to do so too Develop high quality systems and code - Working across our stack, you'll design and develop the systems that underpin the Risk Ledger product and advance us towards our vision Move fast, with an eye for quality - You enjoy moving fast while maintaining a high quality of code through testing, seeking simplicity, striving for consistency and implementing best practices Lead from the front - By asking the right questions at the right time, challenging assumptions, encouraging continued learning and driving positive impact through influence & respect Collaborate to deliver exceptional product - From understanding initial needs to crafting usable solutions, you'll work directly with product managers and designers to bring ideas to life Have an impact - We're a growing startup - so expect to have a hand in everything from product decisions to engineering strategy You'll have; Hands-on, production experience in a large Go codebase. Strong opinions on what makes for a great developer experience in a growing startup, including architecture, security, observability, testing, documentation and distributed systems. Depth of experience developing high quality software in a cross-functional product team, with the ability to hit the ground running An ability to thrive in ambiguity, tackling problems that might not be well defined and without obvious solutions Proven ability to take the initiative, make well-judged trade-offs and drive forwards decision making A passion for levelling up those around you through a collaborative approach to problem solving A keen sense of curiosity, with a natural drive to learn and grow Salary range £80,000-£110,000 GBP The perks Competitive base salary Generous EMI equity package 3% employer match on pension ️24 days annual leave bank holidays Additional 30 days of unpaid leave per year to use as you wish Ad-hoc company-wide paid time off - last year we gave everyone a week of 'rest leave' in August to recharge post our fundraising Private healthcare with AXA Insurance - including enhanced mental wellbeing coverage Hybrid working policy, typically 2-3 days in the office Enhanced family (parental) leave - gender-neutral policy, 12 weeks paid leave 5 days Caretaker's leave Enhanced occupational sick pay £500 wfh budget All the learning resources and books you want to aid in your personal development Regular socials to unwind and have some fun