Senior Backend Engineers - Golang/Kubernetes or Python (Multiple Roles)
EXCLUSIVE TO OCHO
100% Remote | Northern Ireland-based
Salary: Up to £150k base + package
About the Company
Join a hyper-growth, VC-backed SaaS company transforming cloud cost optimization. With a decade-long foundation and recent strategic acquisitions, they've evolved from custom tooling to a powerful, product-led cloud ROI platform combining AI/ML, structured data, and seamless integrations.
As active contributors to the FinOps Foundation and pioneers in the BillOps space, they're now scaling a world-class engineering function. These hires are critical to establishing their new UK/Northern Ireland engineering base.
The Role
This is a rare chance to become one of the first senior engineers in a newly formed UK/Northern Ireland delivery team. Whether your strength lies in Golang/Kubernetes or Python-based systems, your work will shape the next-gen backend of a global-scale, data-intensive cloud platform.
You'll operate in a fully remote, high-autonomy environment alongside top-tier engineers across the US and UK. Your focus will be on building scalable APIs, distributed microservices, and backend infrastructure that powers cloud intelligence at scale.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and build cloud-native services using Golang or Python
* Develop scalable microservices and distributed systems
* Build robust APIs (REST/GraphQL) and high-throughput backend components
* Collaborate with fronted engineers (Vue.js) and data platform teams (Snowflake, Airflow)
* Shape CI/CD pipelines and observability practices
* Influence technical direction and architectural decisions
* Contribute to a high-feedback, asynchronous team culture
Essential Criteria
* 8-10+ years in software engineering, preferably in cloud-first or SaaS companies
* Strong backend development experience with either:
Golang, ideally with experience in Kubernetes-based systems
* Proven experience in distributed systems and asynchronous architecture
* Familiarity with scalable API development (REST/GraphQL)
* Strong understanding of CI/CD and monitoring/logging best practices
* Excellent collaboration and communication skills
* Comfortable working in remote, distributed teams
Bonus Points For
* Experience with Snowflake, DBT, or Airflow
* Background in FinOps, cloud cost tooling, or analytics products
* Exposure to time-series data, cost insights, or ML-powered backend systems
* Experience building platforms across multi-cloud or hybrid environments
Why Join?
* Be one of the first key hires in the UK/Northern Ireland engineering function
* Work alongside platform architects and shape the technical future of the product
* Join a company heavily investing in platform engineering and analytics
* Play a part in building and scaling a high-performing local team
* Work with top-tier talent across three continents
* Enjoy remote-first flexibility, autonomy, and a high-trust culture
* Progress toward leadership or architecture-focused roles as the company grows
How to Apply
If this sounds like the kind of challenge you're looking for, apply via the link or reach out to Phil Gamble directly on LinkedIn or WhatsApp for a confidential chat.
About Phil Gamble
Phil Gamble has over 20 years of experience placing senior tech talent across the UK, Ireland, and the US. He's known for his direct, honest approach and commitment to understanding what candidates really want from their next role.
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