Senior Backend Software Engineer (Go)
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Job Summary
As our Senior Backend Software Engineer youll:
As our API Senior BackEnd Engineer youll help build and optimize the APIs and backend services that power our products and enhance our clients experiences. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys technically challenging problems cares deeply about quality and likes working closely with others to deliver meaningful results.
Youll be part of a talented engineering team designing and implementing backend systems that are robust scalable and secure. Youll take ownership of APIs throughout their full lifecycle from design and development to testing deployment and continuous improvement.
Our backend stack is centered around Go for its performance and scalability and Google Cloud allowing us to leverage modern cloud infrastructure and services
What do I need to bring with me
Youll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires. Heres what the team will be looking for in you:
Proven experience building backend systems using Go or similar languages (e.g. Java C# Ruby )
Strong understanding of API design principles including authentication versioning error handling rate limiting and security best practices
Experience developing and maintaining production APIs with a focus on reliability and performance
A quality-first mindset with hands-on experience in testing practices such as TDD and writing well-tested code
Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and deployment automation
Experience working in Agile environments using tools like Git and Jira
A collaborative approach with the ability to communicate clearly and work effectively within a team
Good judgment a strong sense of ownership and accountability for your work
Interest or experience working with AI-enabled products agent-based systems or integrating APIs with LLM-driven tools (direct experience with MCP is a plus not a requirement)
Equally important is attitude. We want people who think big (to make an impact) ask why (to find a better way) and show respect (to everyone at every level all the time). Those are our values and theyre a big part of what were looking for in you.
Why Join Us
Work on products and APIs used by leading brands around the world
Be part of a collaborative supportive engineering culture that values quality and ownership
Tackle meaningful technical challenges at scale using modern technologies
Grow your skills and career while making a real impact at GWI
What We Offer
At GWI youll find meaningful work visible impact and a culture that empowers you to do your best. Our package includes:
- Time to recharge 25 days annual leave and office closures over the holidays.
- Health & wellbeing Private insurance for you and your family plus mental and physical wellbeing support.
- Financial benefits Competitive salary reward and recognition programs and payroll giving options.
- Flexibility & balance Flexitime early Friday finishes work-from-anywhere freedom and a work from home budget.
- Family first Enhanced parental leave and carer days so you can prioritise what matters most.
- Career growth Accredited learning a generous training budget and a fully paid international conference each year for Engineering and Data Science roles.
- Community & impact DE&I committee volunteering opportunities 100% donation matching and ways to give back locally.
- Extra perks Mobile phone contract and restaurant ticket options for added convenience.
Diversity Equity & Inclusion
Diversity is fundamental to who we areboth as a data company and as a workplace. Our data reflects global realities and so must our teams. We strive to ensure our workforce is as diverse and inclusive as the insights we provide to our clients.
As a Disability Confident employer we welcome applications from disabled candidates and are committed to providing all necessary adjustments during the hiring process. We also actively encourage applications from underrepresented and marginalized communities.
At GWI you will find a place where you can contribute meaningfully grow professionally and belong fully.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Spring
- .NET
- C/C++
- Go
- React
- OOP
- C#
- AWS
- Data Structures
- Software Development
- Java
- Distributed Systems
About Company
GlobalWebIndex is the consumer data your marketing needs. Our insights and analytics help you understand what your consumers want and how to target them. GlobalWebIndex features digital insight data from countries all around the world, helping you generate ideas and measure impact.
