Backend Software Engineer

Fruition Group; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a skilled Backend Software Engineer for a UK remote position on a 6 month contract. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Go, AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker, playing a crucial role in building and scaling data-heavy applications. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of solutions, work within a fast-paced tech environment, and make a real impact. Ideal for those who enjoy tackling technical challenges and contributing to design discussions.

Qualifications

• Strong background in backend software engineering with significant commercial experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Go and hands-on expertise with AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Experience designing and architecting systems end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale mission-critical, data-heavy applications.
• Involved in the full engineering lifecycle from system design to delivery.
• Help shape and implement microservices-based architectures.

Skills

Backend software engineering

Go (Golang)

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Microservices design

Tools

Kafka

Cassandra

gRPC

Job description

Backend Software Engineer

UK Remote

6 Month Contract

A fantastic contract role has opened up for a highly skilled Backend Software Engineer with strong expertise in Go. This is an exciting chance to join a leading technology company known for its high engineering standards and innovative approach to distributed systems.

In this position, the Backend Software Engineer will play a central role in building and scaling mission-critical, data-heavy applications. You’ll be involved across the full engineering lifecycle - from system design through to development and delivery - taking ownership of solutions that drive real impact.

Working closely with an Engineering Manager and collaborating with cross-functional teams, the Backend Software Engineer will help shape and implement microservices-based architectures, while making use of modern technologies such as AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and Kafka. You’ll also focus on improving performance, reliability, and scalability, contributing to design discussions, code reviews, and knowledge sharing across the team.

Backend Software Engineer - Key Skills & Experience :

• Strong background in backend software engineering, with significant commercial experience
• Advanced proficiency in Go (Golang) and hands-on expertise with AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker
• Experience designing and architecting systems end-to-end
• Proven track record of working with complex, large-scale data applications
• Product-driven mindset and experience working in fast-moving, tech-focused organisations (e.g. start-ups or scale-ups)
• Additional skills with Kafka, Cassandra, gRPC, and microservices design are highly advantageous
• Open-source contributions are a plus

This is an excellent opportunity for a Backend Software Engineer who thrives on tackling technical challenges and wants to make a tangible impact. The client is looking to move quickly, so if this sounds like the role for you, don’t hesitate to apply.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation, or age.