Senior Engineer (Golang)

Eightcap is a dynamic online trading provider focused on delivering great trading tools and professional trading insight to enable smarter trading. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for delivering trading technology directly to clients and via our network of strategic partners, we blend the agility of a fintech innovator with the trust and stability of a regulated financial institution. Our mission is to empower clients to succeed in the markets through seamless, secure, and intuitive trading experiences. With a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative culture, Eightcap continues to evolve as a leader in the online trading space.

The company is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, with support offices in the UK, Cyprus, Bulgaria and the Bahamas.

Recently recognised as Broker of the Year 2024 at the Global Forex Awards, we pride ourselves on innovation, outstanding customer service, and unwavering integrity in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Design and develop high-quality, scalable applications and features that enhance the user experience on our trading platform.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to promote best coding practices among team members.
• Architect robust solutions that meet current and future needs of the business.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-impact projects on time.

Innovation & Improvement

• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to ensure Eightcap remains competitive in the trading sector.
• Identify opportunities for system optimization and enhancement and implement improvements based on analysis.
• Drive initiatives for improved CI/CD processes and automated testing frameworks to strengthen product reliability.

Mentorship & Collaboration

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers to foster their growth and development.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions and encourage a collaborative environment across the engineering team.
• Work closely with the DevOps team to ensure seamless deployment and operational stability of applications.

• You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in software development, preferably in a fast-paced, Agile environment.
• Proficient in Golang with a solid understanding of modern frameworks.
• Strong experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of database design and management (SQL and NoSQL).
• Experience with cloud infrastructure such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (Git), and automated testing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment and have a passion for mentoring others.

• Ongoing investment in your career development
• Wellness and lifestyle perks like monthly corporate massages
• Parental leave
• Staff referral bonus program
• Employee-purchased leave
• Perkbox reward and recognition
• Study assistance
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Complimentary fruit and snacks
• Multicultural environment
• A dynamic and collaborative team culture
• Great CBD location with easy access to public transport
• Regular social activities

Are you interested in this opportunity but don’t meet every requirement? Eightcap endeavours to create an inclusive and diverse workforce by offering an opportunity for the right people and so we encourage you to apply.

We respectfully ask that no recruiters contact anyone at Eightcap regarding this role