Software Engineer in Aylesbury

Software Engineer

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– GoLang, JavaScript, Linux, hardware

– In office location of Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. Some flex on hybird working.

– Salary circa £50,000 – £55,000 plus benefits

Technology provider of secure identity, access, and authentication solutions. My client build high-performance software and hardware systems that support mission-critical identity operations. The engineering team works across embedded systems, backend services, and security infrastructure to deliver reliable, scalable products.

Role Overview

You will be a versatile Software Engineer with strong experience in Go (Golang), JavaScript, Linux environments, and hardware configuration. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across the full stack-from backend services to device-level integration-and enjoys solving complex problems in a fast-paced, product-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Go (Golang).
Build and maintain frontend or internal tooling using JavaScript (Node.js or browser-based).
Contribute to system design, architecture decisions, and technical roadmaps for Red Fox ID products.
Work within Linux-based environments, including scripting, system-level debugging, and performance tuning.
Perform hardware setup, configuration, and integration, including peripherals, sensors, or identity-related devices.
Develop and maintain automation scripts and CI/CD pipelines.
Debug and troubleshoot production issues across hardware, OS, and application layers.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, QA, firmware, and hardware engineering.
Write clear, maintainable, and well-documented code.
Participate in code reviews, testing, and overall quality assurance.Required Skill Set

2+ years of professional software engineering experience.
Strong proficiency in Go (Golang) for backend or systems development.
Solid experience with JavaScript, ideally including Node.js or modern frontend frameworks.
Hands-on experience with Linux environments, including command-line tooling, shell scripting, and systems debugging.
Experience with hardware configuration (e.g., devices, sensors, embedded modules, networking equipment) and understanding of how software interfaces with hardware.
Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
Working knowledge of Git and modern development workflows.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a collaborative team.Beneficial Key Skills

Experience with identity, authentication, or security-related technologies.
Knowledge of containerization tools (e.g., Docker) and CI/CD systems.
Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, serial interfaces, device communication).
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
Familiarity with embedded systems, device provisioning, or firmware interactions.
Experience with performance tuning in Linux or systems-level optimization.The company offer an unrivalled volume of new projects, Greenfield development and the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the sharpest developers in the area.

The position is based in their offices in Aylesbury but they are able to offer some flexibility on hybrid working. xiskglj

If you would like to apply for this position then please contact Tom Rayner on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to be considered.

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