Talent Search PRO
Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Requirements 10+ years designing, building, and maintaining complex backend systems Early-stage product/startup experience is a strong plus Strong hands-on Go experience highly desired or strong backend experience with a desire to learn Go Job Description Join our founding team as a Senior Software Engineer to shape backend services, engineering culture, and future direction of Chainloop, focusing on Go development and security. Role Overview Join the founding engineering team as a Senior Software Engineer. Shape core backend services, engineering culture, and future direction of Chainloop. Architect, develop, and scale robust backend systems in Go. Work in an ambitious, async-first startup environment. Take full ownership of projects from design to production monitoring. Champion and implement high standards of software supply chain security and automation. Dos (The Actions We Expect) Take full, end-to-end ownership from design to production monitoring. Be an async-first communicator with clear, proactive writing. Drive clarity from ambiguity by turning vague problems into actionable plans. Raise the bar by mentoring, reviewing thoughtfully, and helping hire exceptional talent. Champion security and quality with a ship-fast and safely mindset. Leverage AI and automation to increase output and quality. Don'ts (Anti-Patterns to Avoid) Avoid defaulting to meetings; use sync time only when necessary. Do not confuse speed with sloppiness; ship fast but not recklessly. Do not stay silent; speak up when misaligned or when a better way is seen. Do not expect a rigid 9-to-5; flexibility is important, but deadlines come first.