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Lead Fintech Backend Engineer (GO)

Logix ResourcingUnited Kingdom🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 11 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

As a Lead Fintech Backend Engineer, you'll architect and build the core engine of an innovative UK platform, leveraging your Go expertise to create a secure, event-sourced ledger and earning a competitive salary of GBP 95,000 - 120,000 with valuable share options. This remote role is ideal for experienced backend engineers with a passion for fintech and accounting systems who are eager for a clear growth path into leadership. Embrace this opportunity to make a significant impact and develop your skills within a forward-thinking company.

Quick Overview

Salary
£95k - £120k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Remote
Location
United Kingdom
Go

Job Description

LEAD FINTECH BACKEND ENGINEER who has extensive experience for the GO (Golang) programming language is required for a permanent position working remotely from anywhere in the UK.

Candidates wishing to be considered must also have expertise in building systems around HMRC, Tax and Accounting

The annual salary for the role is between £95,000 and £120,000 plus EMI share options.

About The Role

Our client who are a consultancy, are building a new UK platform combining booking, accounting, personal tax, corporation tax and payroll into a simple experience for individuals and businesses.

As our Lead Fintech Backend Engineer, you will write the literal engine of our client's application. Your mission is to build a lightweight, ultra-secure, event-sourced double-entry ledger from scratch using Go (Golang). You will be the hands-on system architect, working directly with our Accountant Founder to build the deterministic Validation Bridge that serves as the ultimate Firewall for our financial platform.

Salary and Benefits

Base salary of £95,000 - £120,000.

Founding engineer equity pool (1.0% - 1.5% EMI options).

Clear path to grow into a hands-on Director of Engineering or CTO track as the team expands.

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