Senior Backend Engineer (Go)

Fruition Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in the UK is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with advanced Go skills for a 6-month contract. The role involves working on complex applications, optimising system performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in Back End systems and expertise in modern technologies such as AWS and Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in software development with a focus on Back End systems.
• Experience with end-to-end software engineering, including system design and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Work on mission-critical, data-intensive applications.
• Take ownership of the full software engineering life cycle.
• Optimise system performance, reliability, and scalability.

Skills

Back End systems

Go/Golang

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Kafka

Cassandra

gRPC

microservices architecture

Job description

Senior Backend Engineer (Go)

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 life cycle, 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.

Senior Backend Engineer (Go) - Key Requirements:

• Significant professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on Back End 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.