Back-end Engineer (Go/Kotlin) - AWS Migration Project
Posted 2 weeks ago by TechNET IT Recruitment Limited
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
London, UK
Summary: We are seeking an experienced Back End Engineer to assist in migrating a large on-prem environment to AWS, focusing on re-platforming core Back End services. The role requires hands-on coding in Go or Kotlin and strong AWS knowledge to implement best-practice deployment patterns. The consultant will be involved in both planning and delivery phases of the project. This position is a contract role based in London with a hybrid working arrangement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Migrate an existing Go microservice from Kubernetes to AWS as-is with optimised deployment.
- Rewrite a major PHP service into Go or Kotlin.
- Design and implement AWS-native solutions for queues & notifications (SNS, SQS).
- Collaborate with engineering teams to shape cloud deployment best practice.
- Contribute from discovery & planning (now) through to delivery.
Key Skills:
- Strong Back End engineering background, Go essential, Kotlin a plus.
- AWS experience with services like SNS, SQS, and deployment pipelines.
- Kubernetes deployment skills.
- Track record delivering in cloud migration/re-platforming projects.
- Able to work across planning and hands-on delivery phases.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Back End Engineer (Go/Kotlin) - AWS Migration Project
Contract | Outside IR35 | London Hybrid | 6 months+
We are seeking an experienced Back End Engineer to support our client on a migration from a large on-prem environment to AWS. This role will be pivotal in re-platforming core Back End services, ensuring high-quality code, and implementing AWS-native solutions for queues, notifications, and deployments.
The ideal consultant will be hands-on in coding (Go preferred, Kotlin possible) and have strong AWS knowledge, enabling them to advise on and deliver best-practice deployment patterns.
What you'll be doing:
- Migrate an existing Go microservice from Kubernetes to AWS as-is with optimised deployment.
- Rewrite a major PHP service into Go or Kotlin.
- Design and implement AWS-native solutions for queues & notifications (SNS, SQS).
- Collaborate with engineering teams to shape cloud deployment best practice.
- Contribute from discovery & planning (now) through to delivery.
What we're looking for:
- Strong Back End engineering background, Go essential, Kotlin a plus.
- AWS experience with services like SNS, SQS, and deployment pipelines.
- Kubernetes deployment skills.
- Track record delivering in cloud migration/re-platforming projects.
- Able to work across planning and hands-on delivery phases.