Lead Engineer (PHP/Golang)

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology platform is seeking a Lead Engineer to drive backend engineering strategies and support a large-scale architecture transformation. The role involves leading the development of a robust API infrastructure and migrating legacy systems to modern architectures.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with PHP and Laravel.
• Experience with large-scale, high-load platforms.
• Experience in leadership for architecture discussions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the backend engineering strategy across core API infrastructure.
• Migrate from Laravel Monolith to Golang Microservices.
• Drive best practices and standards for high-performance architecture.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

Leadership

Golang

Cloud Platforms

Job description

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Client:

Xcede

Location:

hemel hempstead, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Role: Lead Engineer

Stack: PHP, Laravel, Go, GCP

Location: London, Hybrid (1-2x Month)

Salary: Up to £120k + benefits

Xcede is partnering with a well-known technology platform with over 15 million registered users, undergoing an exciting transformation.

What will you do as a Lead Engineer?

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

What background are they looking for?

• Extensive PHP/Laravel experience.
• Experience with large-scale, high-load platforms.
• Leadership in architecture discussions.

If this sounds interesting, please apply or reach out!