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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Socure
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Machine Learning, NoSQL, Software Engineering, Multithreading, Concurrency, Backend, Low Latency, Restful APIs, Golang, Microservices
- **Published:** May 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a0a38ff81b7676ab

## About the Role

Do you have experience in System design?, * 5-8 years of professional software engineering experience with strong Golang proficiency, ideally in product-driven companies.

 * Solid programming fundamentals, excellent problem-solving skills, and expertise in system design.
 * Deep understanding of concurrency, multi-threading, and distributed computing concepts.
 * Experience building microservice architectures and developing RESTful APIs.
 * Demonstrated analytical and reasoning skills, with the ability to visualize and simplify complex systems.
 * Experience working with high-throughput, low-latency systems is highly desirable.
 * Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP), NoSQL databases, big data analytics, or machine learning services is a plus.
 * A growth mindset and a genuine desire to learn, improve, and help build leading-edge backend systems., * Candidates must be based in London or within a commutable distance, with the ability to attend the office as needed.

## Description

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of distributed systems, taking full ownership of critical non-functional requirements such as scalability, security, and reliability. You will mentor fellow engineers, provide technical expertise, and remain hands-on through all phases of development-from architecture and implementation, to testing, documentation, and production support.

This role is ideal for backend engineers who are passionate about building robust systems in Golang, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to shape technology at scale.

What you'll do:

 * Architect, develop, test, and debug scalable backend services for distributed systems.
 * Lead and deliver on key non-functional requirements, including scalability, availability, performance, and security.
 * Design, author, and maintain comprehensive unit, integration, and functional tests to ensure reliability and exceptional coverage.
 * Create and contribute to technical documentation, fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration across teams.
 * Break down complex projects into clear, actionable tasks and drive them through to completion.
 * Mentor and support team members with code reviews, technical guidance, and sharing best practices.
 * Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver impactful features.
 * Continuously improve engineering processes, tools, and practices within an agile environment., * Permanent right to work in the UK is required; Socure does not provide visa sponsorship for this role.


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