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# Senior Software Engineer - Golang

- **Company:** Nearform
- **Location:** UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £75,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Automation of Tests, Code Review, Databases, Python (Programming Language), Software Construction, Management of Software Versions, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Platform System, Git, Kubernetes, Software Version Control, Golang
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5956697475

## About the Role

* Significant experience delivering at a Senior Engineer level. Our Seniors typically have at least 6 years' commercial experience.
 * Practical experience of delivering in an agile environment.
 * Practical experience and knowledge of developing real-world solutions.
 * Deep knowledge of Golang.
 * Working on K8s is essential.
 * Python experience is highly desirable.
 * Deep understanding of versioning control tools - e.g. Git.
 * Testing experience and familiarity with testing tools at all levels, unit, integration and end to end testing.
 * Practical and real world experience working with databases and cloud environments.
 * Experience with automation, CI and CD.
 * Experience building software collaboratively using pull requests and code reviews
 * Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
 * Professional proficiency in English., A live coding challenge with one of our trained interviewers. You'll be asked to build a working solution to a problem via screen sharing, demonstrating your Golang, problem-solving ability, and coding best practices in a real-time environment., A conversation with a Hiring Manager focused on your approach to teamwork, client collaboration, and problem-solving in an enterprise development setting. We'll also share more details about Nearform and the potential projects you may join.

## Description

As part of our Engineering function, you will work closely with clients to translate complex business requirements into innovative digital products., As a Senior Engineer at Nearform your main task will be designing & building applications using Golang. However as you'll likely work on a variety of projects your responsibilities may also include:

 * Supporting component design, development and maintenance and taking responsibility for personal technical quality standards within the project team.
 * Assisting with defining structured practices, especially in source code management, building and deployment.
 * Designing and implementing data storage solutions.
 * Optimising performance in applications for maximum speed and scalability.
 * Getting feedback from users and clients, and building solutions for them.
 * Assisting with the analysis of client requirements.
 * Working with and supporting Technical Leaders in project execution and timely delivery.
 * Collaborating with client teams.