Lead Engineer (PHP/Golang)

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

Job summary

A leading technology platform is seeking a Lead Engineer to oversee backend infrastructure development. This role involves strategic leadership, architecture discussions, and high-performance system design. The candidate should have extensive experience with PHP and Laravel, and familiarity with Golang is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in backend engineering and architecture.
• Proficiency in PHP and Laravel required.
• Experience with Golang and microservices is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Extensive PHP/Laravel experience

Building large-scale platforms

Leading architecture discussions

Job description

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Client:

Xcede

Location:

Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

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 that has over 15 million registered users and is undergoing an exciting transformation.

What will you do as a Lead Engineer?

• Lead the backend engineering strategy across the core API infrastructure.
• Drive best practices and standards.
• Build a robust, high-performance architecture powering millions of transactions.
• Organically migrate 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.
• Experience leading architecture discussions.

If this sounds interesting, please apply or reach out!