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# Senior Software Engineer – Golang

AI Summary Nearform is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable applications primarily in Golang. The role requires strong Kubernetes expertise, cloud and database experience, automated delivery practices, and comprehensive testing skills. The engineer will work remotely from the UK with distributed internal and client teams, translating business needs into robust enterprise solutions. Success in this position requires senior-level technical judgment, collaborative delivery, and clear client communication. The company offers an annual bonus and benefits in addition to the stated base salary floor.[Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/nearform.md)ShareRemote from[UK](https://jobicy.com/job-region/uk.md)SalaryGBP 75k / yrDepartment[Software Engineering](https://jobicy.com/categories/engineering.md)EmploymentFull TimeExperienceSeniorPublished12 Nov 2026Apply before12 Dec 2026Listing views36Application actions3Application toolkit

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## About this role.

This is a permanent full-time remote opportunity for those based in the UK.

About [Nearform](https://jobicy.com/company/nearform.md)

Nearform is an independent team of data & AI experts, engineers, and designers who build intelligent digital solutions and capability at pace. We create AI-enabled solutions that enhance digital experiences, empower developers, and deliver measurable results. In these ways, we partner with ambitious enterprises to deliver enduring impact.

Our deep expertise in solving the world’s most complex digital problems, along with our collaborative, people-first approach, enables enterprises to build breakthrough products and modernise legacy systems by unleashing the power of AI.

Today, our team of 500 experts in 20+ countries is trusted by leading enterprises including Lululemon, Puma, Sun Life, Starbucks, Travelex, Virgin Media 02, and Walmart.

As part of our Engineering function, you will work closely with clients to translate complex business requirements into innovative digital products.

Whether you are a Senior Engineer, Tech Lead, or DevOps Engineer, you will collaborate with distributed teams, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to build secure, high-performance applications. Our Nearform engineers are known for building high quality, scalable solutions that solve real world problems.

About the Senior Golang Engineer role

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.

What we are looking for in this person

* 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.

Benefits and Perks we offer at Nearform

* Annual Company Bonus – We all help Nearform to hit company goals so we all receive a share of the profits on an annual basis in line with company performance.
* Work Remotely and Flexibly – We have a genuine dedication to work/life balance. Our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters – school run, no problem!
* Paid Time Off Package – We offer an annual leave of 25 days plus public holidays. We also offer sick leave, marriage leave and many more.
* Remote Working Allowance – Every 2 years, you will have a budget of up to €1250 (equivalent in GBP) to help you set up a comfortable and productive workspace in addition to your essential equipment provided by Nearform when you join.
* Training and Development Allowance – We understand the importance of continuously learning so we offer an allowance of up to €1000 (equivalent in GBP) you can use to upskill yourself.
* Healthcare – It’s important to always take care of your health, so we offer additional private healthcare here at Nearform. If you wish to learn more about the plan offered feel free to reach out to our team.
* Pension & Insurances – We offer a pension match of up to 5% and Income Protection and Death in Service for peace of mind.

Our Interview Process

* Talent Call (30 mins via Zoom)
An introductory conversation with a member of our Talent Team to learn more about your background, experience, and career goals. We’ll also provide a high-level overview of Nearform and answer any questions you may have. This step helps us assess initial alignment.

* Technical Assessment (1 hour via Zoom)
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.

* Hiring Manager Interview (45 mins via Zoom)
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.

There may also be an additional interview with the client depending on the project.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re passionate about building high-quality applications, solving complex challenges, and driving innovation in enterprise development, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now via our careers page at Nearform and be part of a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Nearform is committed to shaping a better world in all that we do. Our global team is built based on respect, inclusivity, diversity and excellence.

If you require any adjustments to the interview process as part of your application, please let someone from our Talent Team know so they can help.

Our salary range starts from £75,000 + bonus & benefits and will be discussed during the initial interview based on your experience.

As part of our recruitment process, we conduct manual and electronic identity verification checks to confirm the identity of prospective employees.

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## Role DNA

A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description.

### Job Complexity

4/5EasyHard

### Pace & Pressure

4/5RelaxedFast-paced

### Autonomy Level

4/5GuidedFull ownership

### Communication Load

4/5IndependentCollaborative

AI insightThis is a senior engineering role requiring at least six years of commercial experience and deep practical knowledge of Golang and Kubernetes. It combines hands-on delivery with client collaboration, performance optimisation, and responsibility for technical quality.

## Salary analysis

Estimated compensation compared with the broader UK market for similar roles.

Estimated job median (per year)Market rate£75,000UK market range (per year)£75k–£105k0£115.50k

AI insightThe yearly pay period is inferred from the job context; it was not explicitly stated by the employer. The employer states that base salary starts at £75,000 per year, with bonus and benefits offered separately. The upper bound is not disclosed and will depend on experience. A reasonable estimated UK market range for a senior Golang engineer is £75,000–£105,000 annually; the estimated role median is £85,000 annually.

## Core skills

Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity.

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Sample interview questionsHow have you used Golang to build a scalable production service?I would describe a service I designed with clear package boundaries, context-aware request handling, structured logging, metrics, and robust error management. I would also explain how I profiled bottlenecks, improved concurrency safely, and used load testing to validate scalability before release.

What is your approach to deploying and operating applications on Kubernetes?

I use declarative manifests or Helm, define resource requests and limits, configure readiness and liveness probes, and manage configuration through secure environment-specific mechanisms. I also ensure observability, safe rollout strategies, and rollback procedures are in place before production deployment.

How do you ensure code quality in a distributed engineering team?

I rely on small pull requests, clear review standards, automated linting and tests, and shared architectural decisions. I communicate trade-offs openly, document important decisions, and treat review feedback as a collaborative way to improve reliability and maintainability.

How would you investigate a performance issue in a Golang application?

I would first establish measurable symptoms using metrics, logs, and tracing, then reproduce the issue where possible. I would use Go profiling tools to inspect CPU, memory, goroutines, blocking operations, and allocation patterns before validating any fix with benchmarks and production monitoring.

How do you work with clients when requirements are incomplete or changing?

I clarify the business outcome, identify assumptions and risks, and break the work into small testable increments. I share technical options in accessible language, confirm decisions regularly, and keep stakeholders informed about delivery impact as requirements evolve.

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