Senior Backend Engineer - Golang
Posted Today by Jobserve
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
United Kingdom/Europe
Summary: A leading global consumer technology company is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer specializing in Golang for a 6-month contract role that is fully remote. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical judgment and ownership, driving projects forward in ambiguous environments. Responsibilities include designing and evolving backend systems on Google Cloud Platform, collaborating with various teams, and raising standards for code quality. This position is suited for someone who thrives in dynamic settings and can translate loosely defined problems into actionable plans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and operate reliable, scalable Back End services using Golang
- Own and evolve systems running on GCP, contributing to architecture, reliability, observability, and cost optimisation
- Take loosely defined problems and translate them into clear, actionable technical plans
- Lead Back End initiatives from concept through production and iteration
- Proactively identify and resolve blockers across technical, process, and cross-team boundaries
- Collaborate closely with product, mobile, platform, and other Back End engineers
- Raise standards for code quality, system design, testing, and documentation
- Contribute to a culture of learning, inclusion, and thoughtful engineering
Key Skills:
- Strong experience building and maintaining production Back End systems in Golang
- Hands-on experience working with Google Cloud Platform in live environments
- Proven ability to create clarity and momentum in ambiguous problem spaces
- A pragmatic, execution-focused mindset balanced with long-term architectural thinking
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Senior Backend Engineer - Golang
6 month contract initially, Outside IR35, Fully remote role (UK/Europe)
A leading global consumer technology company is building products that prioritise safety, equity, and meaningful user experiences. They are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with strong technical judgment, a high sense of ownership, and the ability to drive work forward even when requirements are not fully defined.
You'll work primarily with Golang and Google Cloud Platform, helping to design, build, and evolve Back End systems that support products used by millions of users worldwide. This role suits someone who thrives in ambiguity, executes with focus, and elevates teams through clarity, momentum, and example.
What You'll Do
Design, build, and operate reliable, scalable Back End services using Golang
Own and evolve systems running on GCP, contributing to architecture, reliability, observability, and cost optimisation
Take loosely defined problems and translate them into clear, actionable technical plans
Lead Back End initiatives from concept through production and iteration
Proactively identify and resolve blockers across technical, process, and cross-team boundaries
Collaborate closely with product, mobile, platform, and other Back End engineers
Raise standards for code quality, system design, testing, and documentation
Contribute to a culture of learning, inclusion, and thoughtful engineering
What We're Looking For
Strong experience building and maintaining production Back End systems in Golang
Hands-on experience working with Google Cloud Platform in live environments
Proven ability to create clarity and momentum in ambiguous problem spaces
A pragmatic, execution-focused mindset balanced with long-term architectural thinking
Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving
Nice to Have/Bonus
Experience with or exposure to PHP, particularly in Legacy or hybrid environments
Ability to collaborate effectively with PHP engineers and support incremental system evolution
Interest in mentoring or upskilling teammates in Golang and GCP
Experience helping teams adopt or improve cloud best practices
Background working on high-scale, consumer-facing platforms
Senior Backend Engineer - Golang
6 month contract initially, Outside IR35, Fully remote role (UK/Europe)
A leading global consumer technology company is building products that prioritise safety, equity, and meaningful user experiences. They are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with strong technical judgment, a high sense of ownership, and the ability to drive work forward even when requirements are not fully defined.
You'll work primarily with Golang and Google Cloud Platform, helping to design, build, and evolve Back End systems that support products used by millions of users worldwide. This role suits someone who thrives in ambiguity, executes with focus, and elevates teams through clarity, momentum, and example.
What You'll Do
Design, build, and operate reliable, scalable Back End services using Golang
Own and evolve systems running on GCP, contributing to architecture, reliability, observability, and cost optimisation
Take loosely defined problems and translate them into clear, actionable technical plans
Lead Back End initiatives from concept through production and iteration
Proactively identify and resolve blockers across technical, process, and cross-team boundaries
Collaborate closely with product, mobile, platform, and other Back End engineers
Raise standards for code quality, system design, testing, and documentation
Contribute to a culture of learning, inclusion, and thoughtful engineering
What We're Looking For
Strong experience building and maintaining production Back End systems in Golang
Hands-on experience working with Google Cloud Platform in live environments
Proven ability to create clarity and momentum in ambiguous problem spaces
A pragmatic, execution-focused mindset balanced with long-term architectural thinking
Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving
Nice to Have/Bonus
Experience with or exposure to PHP, particularly in Legacy or hybrid environments
Ability to collaborate effectively with PHP engineers and support incremental system evolution
Interest in mentoring or upskilling teammates in Golang and GCP
Experience helping teams adopt or improve cloud best practices
Background working on high-scale, consumer-facing platforms