Lead Engineer (PHP/Golang)

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology platform seeks a Lead Engineer based in Swindon, specializing in PHP and Golang. This role involves leading backend engineering strategies and migrating systems to microservices. Candidates should have extensive experience in PHP/Laravel and demonstrate leadership in architecture discussions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

PHP

Laravel

Golang

Job description

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Lead Engineer (PHP/Golang), Swindon, Wiltshire

Client: Xcede

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, 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 core API infrastructure.
• Drive best practices and standards.
• Build a robust, high-performance architecture supporting millions of transactions.
• Lead the migration from Laravel Monolith to Golang Microservices.

What background are they looking for?

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

If this sounds interesting, please apply or reach out!