Contract Golang Software Engineer (Remote Europe)

1 month ago
Contract
Senior
Software Development
YLD

YLD

YLD is a London-based product design and software engineering consultancy founded in 2013. The company specializes in helping businesses enhance their digital products through open-source technologies, engineering, design, data science, and AI-enabled practices. YLD focuses on software engineering, product design, data engineering, DevOps, and technical training, among other services. The company is dedicated to modernizing engineering practices and improving customer experiences by augmenting internal teams with cross-functional specialists. YLD emphasizes the use of tools and frameworks like Node.js, React.js, and Kubernetes to create custom-built digital solutions and consultancy-led platforms. It primarily serves B2B clients looking to accelerate delivery and integrate AI into their operations. Notable companies reported to have worked with YLD include Bulb, Uphold, NewDay, GoDaddy, and Condé Nast.

information technology & services
51-200
Founded 2013

Description

  • Build innovative products as part of a client engineering team.
  • Design scalable, resilient, and fault-tolerant architectures.
  • Develop and maintain APIs, backend services, and SaaS platforms.
  • Work with cloud environments and modern infrastructure and distributed systems.
  • Implement deployment practices using Docker, containers, and Kubernetes.
  • Develop testing strategies, including TDD, across the system lifecycle.
  • Optimize system and application performance.
  • Collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented engineering environment.
  • Use AI tools selectively to improve engineering impact and outcomes.

Requirements

  • Strong backend engineering experience, with Go as a primary or preferred language.
  • Experience working with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Experience building and maintaining APIs, backend services, and SaaS platforms.
  • Familiarity with modern infrastructure and distributed systems.
  • Solid understanding of Docker, containers, Kubernetes, and modern deployment practices.
  • Strong testing background, including TDD and performance optimization.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and pragmatic technical decision-making.
  • Clear written and verbal communication, including explaining technical concepts in business-friendly language.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement.
  • Eligibility to work remotely from the EU within the GMT timezone.

Benefits

  • Remote-first work environment with flexible working and work–life balance.
  • Six-month contract with potential for extension.
  • Opportunities to develop and grow skills in a fast-moving consultancy.
  • Work with an ethical, collaborative, and inclusive team.
  • Equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and fairness.

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