Backend Engineer
Are you a backend engineer who wants to work on genuinely interesting problems, at the cutting edge of AI and data? Our client, a fast-growing, Glasgow-based data and AI software company with ambitious plans — and we're looking for a talented backend engineer to help us build the next generation of their cloud-based platform.
They work with clients ranging from blue chips to start-ups across engineering, finance, healthcare, nuclear and transport — helping them get real value from their data through intelligent, automated tooling. It's complex, meaningful work, and the product they are building is genuinely innovative.
The Role
As a Backend Engineer, you'll be a key contributor in a fast-paced SaaS environment, working across the full product development lifecycle — from concept through to production. You'll collaborate closely with a talented team, tackle complex technical challenges, and have real input into the decisions that shape the product and the business. They primarily use Go/Golang on the backend, but if your background is in another backend language they are happy to support you in making the transition. What matters most is strong engineering fundamentals and a genuine enthusiasm for building great software.
AI-Forward Engineering
We're particularly keen to hear from engineers who are already embracing AI-assisted development tools, or who have a strong interest in getting up to speed with them. Whether you're using Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Codex, or exploring other AI tooling in your day-to-day work, we want to talk to you. They believe engineers who leverage AI tools effectively will be the ones who make the biggest impact — and we want people who share that mindset.
Essential Skills & Experience
1. Strong backend development skills — we use Go/Golang but will support you if you come from another language
2. Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL), including writing and optimising complex SQL queries
3. Knowledge of distributed systems and building and supporting REST APIs
4. Experience with containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes)
5. Ability to drive a feature from concept to production across the full development lifecycle
6. Strong communication skills — able to clearly articulate complex technical challenges and proposed solutions
7. A collaborative, team-oriented approach with the ability to help drive consensus
Things That Will Make You Stand Out
8. Active use of AI development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or OpenAI Codex — or a keen interest to adopt them
9. Knowledge of Kubernetes
10. Understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and frontend technologies
11. Experience with Python for data processing
12. Experience building and maintaining test frameworks
13. Previous experience in a start-up or scale-up environment, helping to build and grow a product
What's on Offer
14. Competitive salary, dependent on experience
15. 33 days paid annual leave per year
16. Share options
17. Hybrid and flexible working
18. Support for continuous learning and career development
19. Access to a workplace mental health and wellbeing platform
20. Contribution to workplace pension
21. Death in Service scheme
22. Regular team building activities and Lunch & Learns
23. A genuinely brilliant, encouraging team who invest in each other
Interested?
If you're a backend engineer who's passionate about building great products, excited by AI, and ready to make a real impact in a growing company, we'd love to hear from you.