Software Engineer (Go, React, AWS, DevOps)
Location: Manchester (Hybrid – 2 Days Onsite)
Industry: Financial Technology
Seniority: Mid to Senior-Level
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 DOE
Core Tech: Go, AWS, React
The Company
This Manchester based Digital Challenger Bank is changing the way people manage their money. Through smart design, powerful technology, and a human-first approach, they’re making financial services faster, simpler, and more inclusive.
Now stepping into another growth phase, the company is looking for curious, driven engineers to help scale its next-generation banking platform. Innovation, autonomy, and impact sit at the heart of their culture and they’re building a team to match.
The Role
As a Software Engineer, you’ll be instrumental in building out critical components of the platform. From architecting scalable systems in Go, to integrating services across a cloud-native stack in AWS, this is a hands-on role where your technical decisions will have direct user impact.
You’ll work closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and fellow backend specialists to ship features that are both technically elegant and commercially valuable.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, build, and maintain robust backend services using Go
* Collaborate with React frontend developers to ensure seamless end-to-end performance
* Leverage AWS services to optimise scalability, reliability, and security
* Translate product and customer requirements into scalable backend solutions
* Participate in code reviews and engineering rituals to uphold code quality and best practice
* Stay current with emerging technologies and tools, sharing knowledge across the team
What They’re Looking For
* Solid commercial experience as a Backend Engineer, ideally in product-led or FinTech environments
* Deep understanding of Go and its ecosystem, with clean and testable code
* Strong knowledge of AWS services and cloud infrastructure
* Experience working in environment where frontend/backend collaboration is key, React exposure a plus
* Problem-solving mindset with great attention to performance and maintainability
* Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
What You’ll Get in Return
* Innovative Tech Environment: Work with modern tools and a progressive approach to engineering
* Ownership and Impact: Your work won’t disappear into the backlog it’ll go live and make a difference
* Growth Pathways: Clear career progression, support for upskilling, and space to develop your craft
* Hybrid Flexibility: Two days a week in a centrally located Manchester office, with flexibility the rest of the time
* Great Culture: A supportive, inclusive, and values-led team where your voice matters
* Competitive Package: Strong salary, benefits, and progression opportunities
Apply Now
If you’re a Software Engineer with a passion for clean architecture, cloud-native development, and building real products that matter this is the role for you. Join a team that’s not just shaping technology, but redefining finance for the better.
This employer is an equal opportunities organisation. They actively promote diversity and inclusion across all teams and are committed to creating a safe, empowering environment for everyone.
At Inara Talent, we believe everyone deserves a fair chance to shine. We connect great people from all backgrounds with opportunities where they can thrive, making sure hiring is fair, inclusive, and truly diverse. No matter your race, gender, age, ability, or background—we focus on what really matters: your talent.