Senior Backend Software Engineer – Customer Platform & Public API Architecture Lead at brighthush

About brighthush

brighthush is a forward‑thinking technology company that is redefining how businesses build, secure, and scale their digital products. With a mission to empower developers worldwide, brighthush delivers cutting‑edge solutions that blend robust security, seamless integration, and unparalleled performance. Our portfolio spans cloud‑native platforms, micro‑service orchestration, and secure software supply chains, all designed to help organizations stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Founded on the principles of open collaboration and relentless innovation, brighthush has quickly become a trusted partner for enterprises seeking to modernize their infrastructure while maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance. Our culture is built on transparency, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to delivering value to our customers and the broader developer community.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our Customer Platform team. In this role, you will architect, develop, and maintain high‑performance backend services that power our customer‑facing APIs. You will collaborate closely with product managers, UX designers, and front‑end engineers to deliver features that delight our users and drive business growth.

As a key member of the engineering squad, you will own the end‑to‑end lifecycle of new features—from conceptualization and design to deployment and monitoring. Your expertise in Go, Kubernetes, and micro‑service patterns will be critical in ensuring that our platform remains scalable, resilient, and secure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Architecture: Lead the design of scalable, fault‑tolerant backend services that support our customer platform and public APIs.
• Development & Delivery: Write clean, well‑tested Go code, implement RESTful and gRPC endpoints, and integrate with third‑party services.
• Feature Ownership: Own features from ideation through production, ensuring high quality, performance, and reliability.
• Performance Optimization: Continuously profile, benchmark, and optimize services to meet stringent latency and throughput targets.
• Infrastructure & DevOps: Collaborate with the platform team to deploy services on Kubernetes, manage CI/CD pipelines, and implement observability best practices.
• Security & Compliance: Apply secure coding practices, conduct threat modeling, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Mentorship & Collaboration: Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and foster a culture of knowledge sharing.
• Stakeholder Communication: Translate technical requirements into actionable plans and communicate progress to product and leadership teams.

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional backend engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Go (Golang) with a deep understanding of its concurrency model and ecosystem.
• Hands‑on experience building and maintaining public APIs (REST, GraphQL, gRPC).
• Strong background in designing and operating micro‑service architectures at scale.
• Proven experience deploying services on Kubernetes clusters, including Helm, operators, and custom controllers.
• Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and related services (load balancers, IAM, networking).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar) and automated testing frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and comfortable working in a fully remote, distributed team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with OpenAPI/Swagger specifications and API gateway patterns.
• Knowledge of observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger, and ELK stack.
• Familiarity with security best practices (OWASP Top 10, SAST/DAST, secret management).
• Background in data modeling and working with relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases.
• Experience with event‑driven architectures (Kafka, NATS, RabbitMQ).
• Contributions to open‑source projects or active participation in developer communities.

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Programming Languages: Go, with familiarity in Python or JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Kustomize.
• Version Control & Collaboration: Git, GitHub, GitLab, code review best practices.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Unit testing, integration testing, contract testing, test‑driven development.
• Performance Engineering: Profiling, load testing, latency optimization.
• Security: Secure coding, vulnerability assessment, encryption, identity & access management.
• Soft Skills: Problem‑solving, critical thinking, adaptability, teamwork, mentorship.

Career Growth & Learning Opportunities

At brighthush, your professional development is a top priority. We offer:

• Regular technical workshops and lunch‑and‑learn sessions covering emerging technologies.
• Access to a curated library of online courses (Pluralsight, Coursera, Udemy) and conference sponsorships.
• Clear career paths for senior engineers, technical leads, and architecture roles.
• Opportunities to contribute to open‑source projects and speak at industry events.
• Mentorship programs pairing you with seasoned leaders across the organization.

Work Environment & Culture

brighthush thrives on a culture of transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Key aspects include:

• Remote‑First: Work from anywhere in the United Kingdom with flexible hours that respect work‑life balance.
• Inclusive & Diverse: A welcoming environment that celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences.
• Open Communication: Regular all‑hands meetings, transparent decision‑making, and an open feedback loop.
• Innovation Hub: Freedom to experiment, prototype, and iterate on new ideas.
• Community Engagement: Participation in hackathons, meetups, and open‑source collaborations.

Compensation & Benefits

While specific figures are tailored to individual experience and role responsibilities, brighthush offers a competitive package that includes:

• Competitive base salary aligned with market benchmarks for senior backend engineers.
• Performance‑based bonuses and equity options to share in the company’s success.
• Generous paid time off policy, including vacation, sick leave, and personal days.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Flexible parental leave and family‑support benefits.
• Wellness stipend for gym memberships, mental health resources, and ergonomic equipment.
• Annual stipend for home‑office setup and high‑speed internet.
• Professional development budget for courses, certifications, and conferences.

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your engineering career? Submit your application through our careers portal or send your résumé and a brief cover letter to [email protected]. Highlight your experience with Go, Kubernetes, and public API development, and let us know why you’re excited to build the future of customer platforms at brighthush.

Join brighthush Today

At brighthush, we’re building more than just software—we’re shaping the future of secure, scalable, and customer‑centric digital experiences. If you’re passionate about crafting high‑quality backend services, thrive in a fast‑paced remote environment, and want to make a tangible impact on millions of users, we want to hear from you. Apply now and become a pivotal part of our mission to empower developers worldwide.