Senior Software Engineer (Containers)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Containers) in United Kingdom. In this role, you will contribute to building and scaling secure, production-ready container solutions used by organizations worldwide. You’ll work on developing new features, enhancing infrastructure, and improving tooling that supports modern cloud-native environments. As part of a highly collaborative engineering team, you will influence technical decisions and help maintain high standards for performance, security, and reliability. The position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge container technologies and open-source ecosystems. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment where autonomy and initiative are highly valued. This is an ideal role for engineers passionate about containers, scalability, and building impactful developer tools. Accountabilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable services and features that enhance container-based products and infrastructure
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, secure, and reliable solutions
• Build and optimize tooling and systems that support container image creation and lifecycle management
• Contribute to architectural decisions and promote best practices in software development and system design
• Improve system performance, scalability, and reliability as the platform grows
• Ensure high standards of code quality, testing, and documentation
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide effective solutions
• Support and contribute to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience in software development, including strong foundations in data structures and algorithms
• Expertise in container technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and container registries
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform) and building reusable modules
• Proficiency in Go and experience building scalable services or developer tools
• Solid understanding of build systems, compilers, and software toolchains
• Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative and solve complex problems
• Fluency in English

Benefits

• Competitive salary package aligned with experience and market benchmarks
• Remote-first work environment with flexible working arrangements
• Stock option program with long-term growth potential
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance fully covered for employees and dependents
• Flexible time-off policy to support well-being and work-life balance
• Generous parental leave policies
• Monthly stipend for home office, coworking, and connectivity expenses
• Opportunities for team meetups, offsites, and global collaboration
• Inclusive, transparent, and values-driven company culture

How Jobgether Works We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.