Backend Developer

Walsall, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Overview:



We're hiring a

mid-level Backend Developer

to build and ship

end-to-end backend solutions

for both

internal tools

and

customer-facing SaaS products

. You'll work in a

fast-paced environment

where you'll often own features from concept through delivery--designing APIs, implementing services, integrating with data stores, and deploying reliably.

This role suits someone who's comfortable working

independently

, can make solid architecture decisions, and enjoys delivering pragmatic, maintainable systems.

The Role:



Design, build, and maintain

backend services and APIs

(primarily in

Go

). Own backend features

end-to-end

: requirements ? architecture ? implementation ? testing ? deployment ? monitoring. Contribute to

software architecture

: service design, data modeling, system boundaries, and long-term maintainability. Build and support

internal tools

that help the team move faster (admin panels, automation, reporting). Ship backend capabilities that power

SaaS products

, working closely with frontend/mobile developers. Improve reliability and performance: caching strategies, query efficiency, background jobs, observability. Write clean, testable code and raise engineering quality through reviews, documentation, and standards.

Must-have skills & experience:



Strong commercial experience building backend systems (mid-level).

Go (Golang)

experience in production. Strong

software architecture knowledge

: designing maintainable services, APIs, and data flows. Ability to work

solo

and deliver

end-to-end backend solutions

with minimal oversight. Solid experience with

MongoDB

(data modeling, indexing, performance considerations). Experience building

RESTful APIs

(and/or GraphQL) with good security practices. Comfortable working in a

fast-paced, delivery-focused

environment.

A successful candidate will:



Ship backend features that are reliable, secure, and easy to extend. Take a vague problem and turn it into a well-structured backend solution. Make sensible architecture calls without over-engineering. Communicate clearly, flag risks early, and deliver predictably in a fast-moving team. Have a strong ownership mindset and attention to detail. Have good written communication (tickets, docs, release notes). Show calm, practical problem-solving under time pressure.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,420.00-27,132.25 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Free parking Gym membership Work from home
Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4512022
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Full Time
  • Job Location
    Walsall, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned