The Pepperstone story started in 2010. We know what it's like to trade the world's markets. Our team describes us as a place for the curious and the driven, and we like to do things a little differently; as a transformative global fintech, we're digital, nimble, connected, and united in our vision to create a better way to trade.
We thrive on progress - for our clients and for ourselves. Our organizational culture is ever-evolving, vibrant, diverse, global, and results-focused. You'll find our 350+ team currently across 9 locations and time zones.
The Role
Our
technology team thrives on inclusivity and collaboration, believing that diverse perspectives lead to great solutions. We foster a culture that champions individual growth, professional development, and work-life harmony. We're invested in your success and dedicated to supporting you every step of the way. We encourage our team to bring challenge thinking and fresh ideas to the table and our Agile approach empowers us to focus on outcomes. When we hire someone it`s because they bring the skills, attitude, and experience we're looking for....so we let you do what you are best at! Join us and be part of a community that's passionate about harnessing technology's potential to drive market-leading solutions for our clients. Elevate your career in an environment where your ideas matter, your growth is nurtured, and your potential is limitless. We are currently going through an exciting phase of growth as we invest in cutting-edge technologies.
The role reports to the Engineering Chapter Lead, based in Cyprus. Our team is made up of individuals from all walks of life, each bringing unique experiences and perspectives that enrich our work and culture. We truly value this diversity and are excited to welcome someone who is open-minded, adaptable, and enthusiastic about collaborating in a globally connected and inclusive environment.
Your contribution will be vital in ensuring our backend systems deliver exceptional performance, scalability, and reliability. You will lead technical initiatives, drive modern engineering practices, and collaborate across teams to create innovative, data-driven solutions. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced backend engineer passionate about crafting high-quality software in a dynamic environment.
As a
Senior Go Engineer, you'll play a critical role in designing and optimizing backend solutions for high-speed trading platforms, ensuring performance, scalability, and innovation.
- Develop and optimize integrations for trading platforms using Go, ensuring maintainable and scalable code
- Shape system architecture, contribute to engineering strategies, and drive continuous improvement
- Optimize performance for high-speed, low-latency systems under heavy loads
- Collaborate with product teams and architects to deliver tailored, scalable backend solutions
- Ensure best practices in development and testing, integrating automation and performance tests into CI/CD pipelines
- Participate in agile ceremonies and lead continuous improvement initiatives
- Mentor and support team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation
About You
- Experience: Expertise in Go programming, concurrency patterns, and low-latency environments. Hands-on experience with Docker, container orchestration, and cloud computing (AWS)
- Technical Skills: Strong grasp of development principles, Agile methodologies, CI/CD, and familiarity with trading platforms like MT4/MT5
- Soft Skills: Proactive mindset, exceptional communication, and a collaborative approach to teamwork
- Growth-Oriented: Quick learner with a passion for tackling challenges and adapting to new technologies
Why you will enjoy working with us
- Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme
- Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Remote working option - work from anywhere for up to 6 weeks per year
- Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities
- 3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program
- Periodic recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance and achievements
- Frequent events and celebrations
- Comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for your healthcare needs
- Pension fund
- Employee Assistance Program & Wellbeing Initiatives
- Convenient and cozy office located near the Limassol Municipal Garden
More About Pepperstone
We're a regulated online Forex and CFD trading platform. With the scale of a global fintech and the agility of a start-up, we arm our clients with everything they need to take on the global markets with confidence. You will be part of a wider passionate and friendly team, and whilst things may not always go to plan, we learn quickly and move forward with impact. To learn even more visit Pepperstonecareers.com and www.linkedin.com/company/pepperstone/
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Pepperstone is an equal-opportunity employer. We are passionate about building a diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from any background.
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