Senior Backend Engineer (Go)

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious tech company is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for a 6-month contract role. This position involves advanced Go programming on critical, data-intensive applications and collaboration in architecting microservices. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in backend development and familiarity with technologies like AWS and Kubernetes. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative engineering solutions within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience in software development, especially backend systems.
• Proficiency in Go / Golang and modern technologies like AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Hands-on experience with complex data-intensive applications.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the full software engineering lifecycle including design and development.
• Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Go

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Kafka

Cassandra

gRPC

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Posted:

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.