Senior Backend Engineer (Go)

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious tech client as a Senior Backend Engineer in a 6-month contract role. This opportunity allows you to leverage your advanced Go skills and work on mission-critical applications that drive technology forward. You'll take ownership of the full software engineering lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and scalability. With a focus on modern technologies like AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker, you'll be at the forefront of engineering excellence in a dynamic environment. If you're ready for a rewarding challenge, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in backend software development.
• Proficiency in Go and modern cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Optimize system performance and reliability in data-intensive applications.
• Architect and implement microservices-based solutions.

Skills

Go / Golang

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Kafka

Cassandra

gRPC

Microservices architecture

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Senior Backend Engineer (Go) - 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 leverage modern technologies like AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and Kafka, while architecting and implementing microservices-based solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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

Key Requirements:

1. Significant professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on backend systems
2. Proficiency in Go / Golang and proven expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker
3. Experience with end-to-end software engineering, including system design and architecture
4. Hands-on experience working on complex, data-intensive applications
5. A product-focused mindset and familiarity with working in technology-driven organizations or start-ups
6. Hands-on skills in Kafka, Cassandra, gRPC, and microservices architecture (beneficial)
7. Experience contributing to open-source projects (beneficial)

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.