Backend Engineer – Glasgow | Hybrid | Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Benefits
Are you a talented backend engineer looking to make a real impact in the world of AI and data? I'm working with a fast-growing, Glasgow-based software company that's building a cutting-edge platform to help organisations scale their AI initiatives—quickly, securely, and with measurable results.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that's redefining how businesses build and deploy data products. You'll be working on a cloud-native platform that automates complex analytics workflows and empowers teams to create powerful data-driven tools—without the usual overhead.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Building scalable, secure backend systems using Go (training provided if you're coming from another language).
* Designing and supporting REST APIs and distributed systems.
* Working with PostgreSQL and writing complex, optimised SQL queries.
* Contributing to a platform that simplifies AI adoption across industries like finance, healthcare, engineering, and transport.
What We're Looking For:
* Strong backend development experience (Go, or similar).
* Solid understanding of relational databases and containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes).
* Experience working in agile teams and taking features from concept to production.
* A collaborative mindset and a passion for solving real-world problems with elegant solutions.
Bonus Skills:
* Kubernetes expertise
* Python for data processing
* Frontend familiarity (JavaScript/TypeScript)
* Experience in startups or fast-paced product environments
What's on Offer:
* 33 days annual leave
* Hybrid and flexible working
* Share options
* Mental health and wellbeing support
* Regular team socials and lunch & learns
* Career development and learning budget
* Pension contributions and death-in-service cover
This is more than just a job—it's a chance to be part of a mission-driven team that's helping organisations unlock the full potential of their data.