Senior Backend Engineer (Go)

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An incredible opportunity awaits a Senior Backend Engineer with advanced Go skills to join a prestigious tech client on a 6-month contract. This role offers the chance to work on mission-critical applications and take ownership of the full software engineering lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while leveraging modern technologies like AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker. If you're passionate about optimizing performance and scalability, this is the perfect role for you. Join a company renowned for its engineering excellence and make a significant impact in the tech industry.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in backend systems and software development.
• Proficiency in Go and expertise in AWS and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement backend systems for data-intensive applications.
• Optimize system performance and participate in design discussions.

Skills

Go / Golang

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Kafka

Cassandra

gRPC

Microservices Architecture

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08.05.2025

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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.