Go Software Engineer

Summary

Join Vidsy, a multi-award-winning startup, as a Software Engineer to build and scale services powering innovative products. You will utilize cutting-edge technologies like Go, GraphQL, Terraform, AWS, and Kubernetes, working on a platform designed for performance and scalability. This role involves the entire feature lifecycle, from concept to deployment and monitoring. You'll contribute to technical discussions and architectural decisions within a cross-functional team. Your contributions will shape Vidsy's codebase, culture, and product direction. The position offers a competitive salary, share options, and various benefits.

Requirements

• 2+ years experience in software engineering (GoLang, Ruby, Python, C or equivalent)
• Exposure (personal or commercial) to GoLang and distributed systems
• A good understanding of design patterns and software engineering principles
• Pragmatic approach to writing unit and integration tests

Responsibilities

• Build and scale the services that power innovative products
• Work on a platform designed for performance and scalability using cutting-edge technologies like Go, GraphQL, Terraform, AWS and Kubernetes, with a frontend built in React
• Be involved in the entire feature lifecycle, from concept and development to deployment and performance monitoring
• Contribute to technical discussions and architectural decisions, ensuring scalable and efficient solutions
• Work within an autonomous, cross-functional team of developers, designers, and product owners
• Play a key role in delivering high-quality products while continuously refining our processes and technology

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial experience with GoLang
• An understanding of large micro-service oriented architectures
• An active interest in AI, video production and/or the AdTech space

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary : In-line with your experience level, and kept competitive!
• Share Options : New Joiners receive shares in the business!
• Private Healthcare : To keep you feeling your best
• Flexibility First : Work your way with our virtual-first hybrid approach
• Generous Time Off : 25 days annual leave (+ Bank Holidays) to take the breaks you need to recharge
• Remote Flexibility : Work away from your hub for up to 4 weeks of the year
• Volunteer Day : Get a paid day off annually to support a cause you care about
• Wellbeing Focus : Access our wellness programs and Employee Assistance Program
• Enhanced Parental Leave Policies : Adaptable to your needs too!
• Eco Impact : Your carbon footprint offset through our Ecologi partnership