> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4597276-golang-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4597276-golang-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 Engineer - **Company:** Talent Ltd - **Location:** Burgess Hill, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** £67,832.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, PostgreSQL, Enterprise Messaging Systems, NoSQL, Open Source Technology, Scrum Methodology, RabbitMQ, Reliability Engineering, Software Engineering, Backend, Git, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Graphql, Restful APIs, Grpc, Docker, Jenkins, Golang, Microservices - **Published:** November 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5955668195 ## About the Role * Commercial experience developing software using Golang / Go. * Experience developing backend microservices and RESTful APIs. * Strong experience with Git, Jenkins and CI/CD. * Experience working with PostgreSQL and/or NoSQL databases. * Experience with messaging technologies, ideally Kafka. * Understanding of TDD, BDD and automated testing. * Experience working within Agile/Scrum development environments. * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills. * A genuine interest in learning new technologies and developing technical skills. * Experience with Docker and Kubernetes. * Knowledge of Java or another backend programming language. * Experience with gRPC or GraphQL. * Experience working with cloud technologies. * Contributions to open-source projects. ## Description * Demonstrate experience as a Golang Engineer within a commercial environment. * Design, develop, test and maintain backend applications using Golang. * Build and enhance scalable, resilient microservices and REST APIs. * Develop solutions supporting high-volume customer-facing applications. * Work with messaging technologies such as Kafka / RabbitMQ and asynchronous services. * Contribute to the migration and modernisation of legacy applications. * Work collaboratively within an Agile/Scrum development team. * Develop automated unit, integration and functional tests. * Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated software delivery. * Collaborate with Development, QA, SRE and Production Support teams. Technologies: * Backend * CI/CD * Cloud * Docker * Git * Golang * GraphQL * Support * Java * Jenkins * Kafka * Kubernetes * NoSQL * PostgreSQL * REST * RabbitMQ * TDD * gRPC * microservices