Lead Engineer (PHP/Golang)

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology platform in the UK is seeking a Lead Engineer to spearhead their backend engineering strategy. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the development of core API infrastructure and lead the transition to a microservices architecture. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with PHP and Laravel, as well as a solid understanding of large-scale systems. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the exciting transformation of a platform with millions of users.

Qualifications

• Extensive PHP/Laravel experience required.
• Familiarity with large scale, high load platforms essential.
• Experience leading architecture discussions is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the backend engineering strategy across core API infrastructure.
• Drive best practices and standards in development.
• Build a robust, high-performance architecture supporting millions of transactions.
• Manage the migration from Laravel Monolith to Golang Microservices.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

Microservices

API Development

High Load Platforms

Job description

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Xcede are partnering with a well known technology platform that has over 15 million registered users and are going through a very exciting transformation as a business.

? What will you do as a Lead Engineer?

• You will be responsible for leading the backend engineering strategy across the core API infrastructure.
• Driving best practices and standards
• Building a robust, high performance architecture powering millions of transactions
• Organically migrating over from a Laravel Monolith to Golang Microservices

? What background are they looking for?

• Extensive PHP/Laravel experience
• Familiarity with building large scale, high load platforms
• Leading architecture discussions

If this sounds interesting, please apply or reach out!