Senior Backend Engineer – Go/Rust, Open Source Infra

The Resume Database; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive tech company in Greater London seeks a Senior Backend Software Engineer to work on various challenges throughout the product lifecycle. Responsibilities include collaborating with customers, designing solutions, and contributing to an open-source project primarily written in Go or Rust. The ideal candidate will have experience with open source and a strong focus on enhancing engineering velocity while ensuring the security and performance of systems. Work/life balance and a culture of humility and transparency are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience with open source projects, preferably in Go or Rust.
• Strong problem-solving skills in networking and performance.
• Capability to handle security and external systems integrations.

Responsibilities

• Work on the complete product lifecycle from understanding customer needs to implementation.
• Write documentation and design proposals for system architecture.
• Contribute to an open core project and engage with the community.

Job description

A progressive tech company in Greater London seeks a Senior Backend Software Engineer to work on various challenges throughout the product lifecycle. Responsibilities include collaborating with customers, designing solutions, and contributing to an open-source project primarily written in Go or Rust. The ideal candidate will have experience with open source and a strong focus on enhancing engineering velocity while ensuring the security and performance of systems. Work/life balance and a culture of humility and transparency are emphasized.