Back-end Engineer (Go) in HumanForest

Forest (formerly known as HumanForest) is London's only truly green shared eBike company (B-Corp accredited). We bridge the gap between affordability and sustainability, using our advertising revenue to offer all users 10 minutes free cycling daily on our truly green eBikes.

We have just raised a Series A funding round to double our fleet size in London, continue investing in our digital marketing proprietary tech, and start our international expansion plans. These are exciting times to be involved in this industry and Forest is leading the way with a renewed approach blending AdTech with Micro-mobility. This is a truly unique opportunity to join a fast-growing company that is rethinking the way we move around cities!

The Backend Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality, scalable, and secure backend APIs for HumanForest’s new SaaS advertising application using the Go programming language. They will work closely with the product team to understand requirements and develop APIs that meet user needs. They will collaborate with other developers, DevOps engineers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software products.

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or IT (or equivalent experience)
• At least 3 years of professional experience in backend development. Past experience working on SaaS or advertising platforms is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Go web frameworks like Go Chi, Echo, or Gin.
• Strong knowledge of API design principles, versioning, and best practices.
• Proficient in designing and implementing RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with Auth0 and JSON Web Tokens for authentication and authorization.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases. PostgreSQL, MySQL or SQLite expertise is required.
• Strong understanding of Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration.
• Fluent in English to communicate effectively with the UK team.

• Familiarity with front-end technologies, such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Knowledge of application security, including secure coding practices, encryption, and data protection.
• Familiarity with messaging and event-driven architectures.
• Understanding of Content Delivery Network (CDN) services and their integration with web applications.
• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools and practices.
• Experience with Terraform for infrastructure management.
• Experience working with Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of CDN best practices and experience in implementing them.
• Experience using project management and collaboration tools like Linear, Jira, Trello, or Asana.
• Experience deploying applications on GCP, and familiarity with other platforms (Vercel, Railway, Render, Fly.io).

• Play a key role in the transformation of sustainable urban mobility in our cities
• Competitive compensation plan (base plus commission) with plenty of development opportunities and significant Equity Options
• Scale with a rapidly growing organisation, working with a team of fun, experienced and motivated individuals
• Private Health Insurance plan
• 20 days holiday plus your birthday