Lead Engineer (PHP/Golang)

JR United Kingdom; Worcester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology platform is searching for a Lead Engineer to spearhead the backend engineering strategy. This pivotal role involves enhancing the core API infrastructure and transitioning from a Laravel Monolith to Golang Microservices, ensuring best practices and high-performance architecture. Ideal candidates possess extensive PHP/Laravel experience and expertise in large-scale platforms.

Qualifications

• Extensive PHP/Laravel experience is essential.
• Experience in building large-scale, high-load platforms.
• Experience leading architecture discussions is valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead the backend engineering strategy across the core API infrastructure.
• Drive best practices and standards for development.
• Build a robust architecture for high-performance transactions.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

Microservices

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

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?

• 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 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!