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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Golang Software Engineer - **Company:** InfoSum - **Location:** Basingstoke, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Software Quality, Cyber Security, Databases, Data Integrity, Data Sharing, Relational Databases, Database Design, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Query Optimization, Systems Architecture, Load Balancing, Caching, Reliability of Systems, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Grpc, Docker, Golang, Microservices - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5aa6a8d851c03aae ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience in backend development, with expertise in Go. Experience with Python and/or Java would be advantageous. * Strong understanding of distributed systems, gRPC, microservices architecture, and RESTful APIs. * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). * Solid understanding of database design, query optimization, and administration for relational (e.g. PostgreSQL) databases. * Knowledge of scalability strategies, microservices architecture, load balancing, caching, and event-driven architectures, in particular Kafka. * Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing to ensure reliable deployments. * Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues. * Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively in a cross-functional team. ## Description As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend systems that power InfoSum's data collaboration platform. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including frontend engineers, product managers, and infrastructure teams, to deliver robust and efficient solutions. This role requires deep expertise in backend development, system architecture, and database management, with a focus on performance, security, and reliability. Core Responsibilities: * Design and implement scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs that support business needs. * Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks to ensure smooth operation under high loads. * Design, optimize, and maintain relational databases to support data integrity and scalability. * Implement security best practices to protect data and ensure compliance with industry regulations. * Develop automated testing strategies to maintain code quality and system reliability. * Work with product, frontend and DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of backend services. * Provide mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing. * Implement monitoring and logging solutions to proactively detect and address issues in production. * Stay updated on emerging technologies and apply best practices to improve system efficiency and maintainability. 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