Senior Backend Developer

<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#121317">Waracle are looking for a </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">Senior Developer </span></strong><span style="color:#121317">for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#121317">We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations.</span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#121317">This is a </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">Hybrid role</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> working from the </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">London</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> office 2 days a week.</span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#121317">As a </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">Senior Develope</span></strong><span style="color:#121317">r at Waracle, you will play a pivotal role in shaping robust, scalable systems while fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you love solving complex technical puzzles, supporting peers through thoughtful mentorship, and balancing innovation with code quality, we would love to welcome you to our team.</span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong><span style="color:#121317">Key aspects of the role include</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Architectural Delivery:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Designing and building end-to-end backend subsystems using Go, ensuring our codebases remain modular, maintainable, and built to scale.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Quality &amp; Security:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Championing engineering excellence through constructive peer reviews and proactive defensive security measures.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Technical Guidance &amp; Testing Strategy:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Guiding unit, integration, and service-level testing strategies while exploring and introducing fresh industry ideas to our practice.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Consulting &amp; Collaboration:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Translating complex technical choices into clear, accessible language for client stakeholders and presenting confident, engaging solution demos.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Mentorship &amp; Practice Growth:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Mentoring and coaching colleagues to support their growth, sharing lessons learned, and continuously enriching Waracle's collective knowledge.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Balanced Delivery:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Evaluating trade-offs thoughtfully between delivery pace and system health, taking shared accountability for successful feature launches.</span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p></li></ul><p><em><span style="color:#121317">Research shows that underrepresented groups tend to only apply for roles that they believe they meet 100% of the criteria for. At Waracle, we want to buck that trend! We hire for passion, potential and mindset as much as credentials. If you think you'd be incredible in the role, then apply - even if you don't think you tick every box.</span></em></p> <br> <p><strong><span style="color:#121317">What you'll bring</span></strong></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><ul><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Core Backend Expertise:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Proven hands-on experience building, scaling, and troubleshooting secure Go (Golang) systems and microservices in high-traffic environments.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Polyglot Mindset:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Experience working with at least one other major programming language, giving you the flexibility to contribute across varied tech stacks and architecture patterns.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Cloud-Native Knowledge:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Practical proficiency with Kubernetes and Helm to deploy and manage resilient, containerised applications.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Agile Execution:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Strong experience navigating full Agile delivery lifecycles, turning designs into clean code, and working with Continuous Delivery (CD) pipelines.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Supportive Leadership:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> A passion for clean code, comprehensive testing, and uplifting colleagues through empathetic code reviews and ongoing mentorship.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Thoughtful Problem Solving:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> The ability to weigh technical trade-offs, balancing feature momentum with long-term system maintainability and performance.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#121317">Bonus if you have experience in </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">Kubernetes, </span></strong><span style="color:#121317">deployments with </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">helm</span></strong><span style="color:#121317">, Java Development, SQL databases and monitoring tools like SPLUNK</span></p></li></ul><h4></h4><p style="text-align:start;"><strong><span style="color:#121317">What to expect from our hiring process</span></strong></p><p style="text-align:start;min-height: 1.7em;"></p><ol><li><p style="text-align:start;"><strong><span style="color:#121317">First Hello:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> An informal chat with your dedicated Talent Attraction Partner to talk about Waracle, what you want out of your next move, salary, benefits, and office hybrid working model.</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align:start;"><strong><span style="color:#121317">Craft Showcase:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> A chance to demonstrate your real-world expertise. Depending on the role, this will be a focused take-home task (capped at 2–3 hours to respect your time).</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align:start;"><strong><span style="color:#121317">Talking Impact:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> A collaborative deep dive into how you solve problems, work with others, and raise the bar, guided by our core values and competency framework.</span></p></li></ol><p style="text-align:start;min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p style="text-align:start;"><span style="color:#121317">Your Talent Attraction Partner will be in your corner through every step right up to your </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">Welcome Ritual</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> on day one.</span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><h3><strong><span style="color:#121317">Our Benefits</span></strong></h3><p><span style="color:#121317">We believe in supporting our team, inside and outside of work. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect:</span></p><ul><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Rest &amp; Recharge:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> You'll receive 27 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, totaling </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">35 days of holiday</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> to unwind and pursue your passions.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Financial Future &amp; Security:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Plan for retirement with our </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">company-matched 5% pension contribution</span></strong><span style="color:#121317">. For added peace of mind, we also offer a </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">Death in Service benefit, providing 2 x your annual salary</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> for your loved ones.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Health &amp; Wellness:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Our </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">Medicash Health Cash Plans</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> help cover everyday healthcare costs, complemented by an </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">Employee Assistance Programme</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> for confidential support, and </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">Group Sickness Cover</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> for peace of mind.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Flexible Working:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> We champion </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">hybrid working</span></strong><span style="color:#121317">, providing a </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">home office setup budget</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> to ensure you're comfortable and productive wherever you are.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Learning &amp; Development:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Invest in yourself with access to </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">Udemy Business</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> and a dedicated </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">learning and development budget</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> for continuous growth.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Lifestyle Perks:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Make the most of our </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">Cycle to Work Scheme</span></strong><span style="color:#121317">, and enjoy exclusive </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">gym and retail discounts</span></strong><span style="color:#121317">.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Family First:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Our </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">enhanced parental leave policies</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> include support for fertility journeys, recognising diverse family needs.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Community &amp; Connection:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> We foster a vibrant culture with </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">regular fun meet-ups</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> and </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">lunch on us</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> in the office once a month. You'll also have the opportunity to make a local impact through </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">Spirit of Waracle, our initiative for getting involved in charitable causes locally</span></strong><span style="color:#121317">, building strong team bonds and giving back.</span></p></li></ul><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><em><span style="color:#121317">We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.</span></em></p><p>Find <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.co.uk">Jobs in United Kingdom</a> on Arbeitnow</a>