Contract Golang Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Hounslow; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK fintech is seeking a 'Backend Engineer' for a fully remote contract role. This position requires strong backend skills, particularly in Golang, to contribute to a microservices-driven architecture. The initial contract is six months with a high likelihood of extension, making it an attractive opportunity for experienced developers in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' backend development experience.
• Strong commercial experience with Golang.
• Proven track record working on scalable, distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to a microservices-driven architecture powering services used by millions.
• Building scalable systems at production scale.

Skills

Backend development

Golang

Scalable systems

Collaboration

Job description

Contract Golang Engineer, South West London

Client: Orbis Group

Location: South West London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

We’re hiring a Backend Engineer for a fully remote contract with a leading UK fintech. This is a high-impact role within a well-established engineering team, focused on building scalable systems using Golang at production scale.

You’ll be contributing to a modern, microservices-driven architecture powering services used by millions daily. If you're confident in your backend skills, understand the challenges of building for scale, and want to work with a tech-first, product-led organisation—this is the one.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years' backend development experience
• Strong commercial experience with Golang
• Proven track record working on scalable, distributed systems
• Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment

Additional Details:

• Inside IR35 - up to £700/day
• Fully remote within the UK
• Initial 6-month contract, rolling with strong likelihood of extension

If you’re interested or know someone who is, drop me a message.

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