We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Go) to join our Video domain, where you'll design, build and maintain the backend services that underpin ITV's streaming platforms. You'll write high-quality, well-tested Go code and help shape the technical direction of the team; from defining architecture and mentoring junior engineers to improving practices across testing, CI/CD, and performance. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on solving complex problems, enjoys working in collaborative Agile teams, and wants to make an impact on one of the UK's biggest streaming services.
The team: Our On Demand Technology team builds and maintains the platforms that power ITV's Streaming business, ensuring viewers enjoy a seamless experience across ITVX and other services. We're a cross-functional team of engineers, product managers and designers working collaboratively to deliver high-quality software at scale. The environment is fast-paced, creative and supportive; the perfect place to make an impact and grow your skills.
Responsibilities
* Write high-quality, maintainable software, primarily in Go (any Scala experience is a plus).
* Ensure code is well-tested, reviewed, and delivered to production-ready standards.
* Take ownership of your work and deliver against agreed outcomes.
* Help shape and define technical solutions to business problems.
* Collaborate effectively with peers and other teams across the department.
* Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and inclusion.
* Promote an open, collaborative and inclusive team environment.
* Contribute to wider engineering initiatives; from defining best practices to supporting the graduate programme.
* Participate in office-hours and occasional out-of-hours support.
* Share knowledge and drive improvements in software delivery across ITV Technology.
Qualifications
* Strong experience with the Go programming language.
* At least 2+ years as a Senior Software Engineer working primarily with Go.
* Proven experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs.
* Familiarity with distributed version control (Git).
* Experience with automated testing and CI/CD practices.
* Solid understanding of AWS services (e.g. Lambda, EKS, EC2, S3).
* Experience with messaging systems and asynchronous processing.
* Experience mentoring and supporting other engineers.
* Understanding of web service architectures, REST, and caching.
* Good knowledge of databases and data-driven application design.
Key Criteria
* Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams delivering scalable, high-performance systems.
* Exposure to functional programming (Scala experience beneficial).
* Understanding of software design and architectural patterns.
* Knowledge of Unix command line and basic system administration.
* Collaborative, curious and pragmatic, with excellent communication skills.
Benefits
* Flexible working with a range of options.
* Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more.
* Annual bonus opportunity.
* Competitive pension contribution.
* Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares.
* Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life.
About the Company
Tech, Data & Product team Behind every famous face, every programme, every channel is one of our market-leading technology teams. Discover more about the teams that are building products that millions of people use. Find out more. What is the magic of ITV? It starts with a simple love of television. Watching it, creating it, talking about it. Whether it's daytime or primetime, for downtime or anytime. We're inspired by our audiences. Who helps shape what we make. Standing shoulder to shoulder with them. Because what matters to them, matters to us. Starting conversations. Winning hearts. Changing minds and sometimes even society itself. Big or small, what we make makes an impact.
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