Senior Backend Engineer (Go)
Posted 2 weeks ago by Fruition Group on JobServe
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
England, UK
Summary: An experienced Senior Backend Engineer with advanced Go skills is sought for a 6-month remote contract with a prestigious tech client in the UK. The role involves taking ownership of the full software engineering lifecycle for mission-critical, data-intensive applications while leveraging modern technologies such as AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and implement microservices-based solutions, focusing on system performance, reliability, and scalability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take ownership of the full software engineering lifecycle, including design, development, and implementation.
- Work on mission-critical, data-intensive applications.
- Leverage modern technologies like AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and Kafka.
- Architect and implement microservices-based solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge sharing.
Key Skills:
- Significant professional experience in software development with a focus on Back End systems.
- Proficiency in Go/Golang and expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker.
- Experience with end-to-end software engineering, including system design and architecture.
- Hands-on experience with complex, data-intensive applications.
- Product-focused mindset and familiarity with technology-driven organizations or start-ups.
- Hands-on skills in Kafka, Cassandra, gRPC, and microservices architecture.
- Experience contributing to open-source projects is beneficial.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT