Senior Backend Engineer (Go)

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious tech client in the UK is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for a 6-month contract. This role involves working on mission-critical applications, utilizing advanced technologies such as Go, AWS, and Kubernetes. Ideal candidates should be passionate about engineering excellence and open to working in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience in software development focused on backend systems.
• Proficiency in Go / Golang with proven expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Hands-on experience with complex, data-intensive applications.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the full software engineering lifecycle, including design, development, and implementation.
• Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability of applications.
• Participate in code reviews and design discussions with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Backend systems

Go / Golang

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Kafka

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06.06.2025

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Remote, UK

6 Month Contract

An incredible opportunity for an experienced Senior Backend Engineer with advanced Go skills to join a prestigious tech client on a contract basis. This company is renowned for its engineering excellence, and they're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer who can take their distributed systems to the next level.

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll be working on mission-critical, data-intensive applications that push the boundaries of technology, taking ownership of the full software engineering lifecycle, including design, development, and implementation.

Reporting into an Engineering Manager, the Senior Backend Engineer will also leverage modern technologies like AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and Kafka, whilst also architecting and implementing microservices-based solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

In addition, the Senior Backend Engineer will also be responsible for optimising system performance, reliability, and scalability, as well as participating in code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge sharing.

• Significant professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on backend systems
• Proficiency in Go / Golang and proven expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker
• Experience with end-to-end software engineering, including system design and architecture
• Hands-on experience working on complex, data-intensive applications
• A product-focused mindset and familiarity with working in technology-driven organisations or start-ups
• Hands-on skills in Kafka, Cassandra, gRPC, and microservices architecture will also be beneficial, as well as experience contributing to open-source projects

If you're a passionate Senior Backend Engineer seeking a challenging and rewarding contract role with a reputable tech company, apply now! Our client is looking to onboard the right talent as soon as possible.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.