Lead Engineer (PHP/Golang)

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known technology platform is seeking a Lead Engineer in High Wycombe. The role involves driving backend engineering strategies, optimizing and migrating systems, and leading architecture discussions. Candidates should have extensive experience with PHP and Laravel, preferably in high-load environments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the backend engineering strategy for 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.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

Golang

GCP

Job description

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Lead Engineer (PHP/Golang), High Wycombe

Client:

Xcede

Location:

High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the backend engineering strategy for 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.

Candidate Requirements:

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

If interested, please apply or reach out!