Senior Software Engineer (API)

Snyk Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Software Engineer. You will play a key role in developing scalable APIs and contributing to security solutions for modern software development. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience, is proficient in Go or TypeScript, and excels in designing large-scale systems. This position offers opportunities for mentoring juniors and solving complex problems in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• Experience in designing large-scale software systems.
• Proficient in Go or TypeScript, with willingness to learn new languages.
• Familiarity with building reliable, scalable microservices.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage APIs ensuring high availability and scalability.
• Handle data pipelines for high-volume data streams.
• Lead delivery of key efforts and support customers.

Skills

Go

TypeScript

Microservice architecture

APIs

Software testing

Kubernetes

AWS/GCP

Kafka

Job description

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