> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2801242-golang-platform-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2801242-golang-platform-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Golang/Platform Engineer - **Company:** Breakthrough Talent - **Location:** Greater London, UK (Remote available) - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Cloud Computing, Django Web Framework, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Datadog, Data Logging, Backend, Containerization, Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker, Golang - **Published:** September 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2856363372-golangplatform-engineer ## About the Role * Strong hands-on experience with AWS across compute, networking, storage, and IAM * Solid experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform or similar) * Comfortable working alongside Python/Django backend services * Experience with Golang, or strong familiarity with Go-based services in production * Proven track record building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines * Experience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/ECS or similar) * A solid understanding of observability tooling and practices * Strong communication skills - comfortable working closely with product engineers, not just infrastructure teams ## Description We're looking for an experienced Infrastructure & Platform Engineer to join a fast-moving engineering team on a contract basis. You'll help shape and scale the platform that underpins our product, working across our Python/Django backend and Golang services, with AWS as the backbone of our infrastructure., You'll be joining as a hands-on infrastructure specialist, responsible for the reliability, scalability, and security of our cloud environment. You'll work closely with backend engineers building in Python (Django) and Golang, helping design and maintain the systems that let them ship quickly and safely. Expect a mix of hands-on build work, automation, and platform strategy., * Improving and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to support fast, safe deployments * Working closely with Python/Django and Golang engineering teams to support application performance, scalability, and reliability * Owning observability - monitoring, logging, and alerting across the platform * Driving improvements in system security, cost efficiency, and operational resilience * Troubleshooting and resolving infrastructure and platform-level incidents * Contributing to the evolution of our platform architecture as the product scales ## Related Videos - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Debugging in the Dark](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1658-debugging-in-the-dark) - [Our GitOps approach for deploying an Identity Provider and an API Gateway in a SaaS company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/776-our-gitops-approach-for-deploying-an-identity-provider-and-an-api-gateway-in-a-saas-company) - [Retooling and refactoring - an investment in people.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/371-retooling-and-refactoring-an-investment-in-people) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [20 Essential Tools For Backend Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/218-20-essential-tools-for-backend-development) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe)