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Golang Technical Lead (Perm, UK, Remote + Travel)

Nearform
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Lead / principal · Not stated

Level inferred from job title

Job description

A Technical Lead role at Nearform leading software engineering teams and technical delivery for client projects, ideally using Golang. The role involves working directly with clients and mentoring engineers.

At a glance

Work mode
Remote

What you'll do

  • Lead software engineering teams through technical delivery
  • Work directly with clients or customers to understand technical requirements
  • Mentor engineers and provide direct line management
  • Apply test-driven development and testing best practices
  • Use version control tools such as Git

What we're looking for

  • Significant experience in software engineering as either a Senior Engineer leading projects and mentoring or as a Technical Lead
  • Ideally using Golang
  • Experience working directly with clients or customers to understand technical requirements
  • Experience leading software engineering teams through technical delivery and either direct line management or mentoring
  • Deep understanding of agile ways of working, best practices and design patterns
  • Deep understanding of test-driven development and testing best practices
  • Deep understanding of version control tools, e.g. Git
  • Understanding of DevOps practices and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Understanding of operational concerns (such as monitoring, performance testing, security considerations, accessibility, GDPR)
  • Empathy and people skills

Nice to have

  • Experience with additional other languages such as JavaScript or Python
  • Financial services industry experience

Benefits

Training and Development Allowance - support for ongoing learning and professional development, subject to manager approval

  • Annual Company Bonus - share of the profits annually in line with company performance
  • Work Remotely and Flexibly - flexible working culture
  • Paid Time Off Package - 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, sick leave, marriage leave and more
  • Remote Working Allowance - budget of up to €1250 (equivalent in GBP) every 2 years to set up workspace
  • Healthcare - additional private healthcare
  • Pension & Insurances - pension match of up to 5%, Income Protection and Death in Service

How to get hired

  1. 1Talent Call (30 mins via Zoom)
  2. 2Technical Lead Assessment (90 mins, Zoom) covering Architecture Design, Technical Implementation, and Code Standards and Feedback
  3. 3Hiring Manager Interview (45 mins via Zoom)
  4. 4There may also be an additional interview with the client depending on the project

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About Nearform

Nearform is a global team built on respect, inclusivity, diversity and excellence, focused on building high-quality applications, solving complex challenges, and driving innovation in enterprise development.

Mission

Nearform is committed to shaping a better world in all that we do.

Key facts

  • Global team
  • Values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning

What they value

  • Respect
  • Inclusivity
  • Diversity
  • Excellence
  • Technical excellence
  • Collaboration
  • Continuous learning