Senior Software Engineer / Technical Lead Go, AWS

Adria Solutions; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology firm in Manchester seeks an experienced Senior Software Engineer / Technical Lead specializing in Go and AWS. You will lead and mentor a team, influence backend architecture, and ensure high standards of code quality and performance. The role offers flexible working, a supportive culture, and a focus on modern technologies like microservices. This position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Supportive company culture

Leadership opportunities

Qualifications

• Commercial experience as a Senior Engineer or Technical Lead.
• Deep understanding of Go and backend systems architecture.
• Strong knowledge of AWS cloud services and DevOps principles.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable backend services using Go.
• Lead technical direction and performance improvements.
• Build secure, cloud-native infrastructure on AWS.

Skills

Go

AWS

Backend systems architecture

Mentoring

Frontend/backend collaboration

DevOps principles

Code quality and performance improvements

Job description

Senior Software Engineer / Technical Lead (Go, AWS)
Our growing client based in Manchester is currently looking for Senior Golang Software Engineers.

You'll take ownership of core backend systems, lead by example across technical delivery, and support the growth of the engineering team. Expect a hands-on role with real influence over architecture, tooling, and development standards.
Responsibilities:

• Designing and developing scalable backend services using Go
• Leading on technical direction, code quality, and performance improvements
• Building secure, cloud-native infrastructure on AWS
• Collaborating with frontend engineers (React) for full-stack feature delivery
• Mentoring engineers and supporting their development
• Driving engineering best practices and contributing to team rituals

Key Skills and Experience:

• Commercial experience as a Senior Engineer or Technical Lead
• Deep understanding of Go and backend systems architecture
• Strong knowledge of AWS cloud services and DevOps principles
• Experience mentoring developers and leading small teams
• Understanding of frontend/backend collaboration (React experience a plus)
• A mindset focused on quality, performance, and maintainability
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative attitude

You will have;

• Influence over architecture and engineering direction
• Leadership opportunities with scope for further progression
• Modern technology stack: Go, AWS, microservices
• A supportive, inclusive company culture with a real focus on impact
• Flexible working - 1-2 days in the Manchester office per week.

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