Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
London, Remote, UK
Summary: The role of Senior Software Engineer involves joining a new engineering team focused on modernizing Media Services products through the replacement of legacy systems with cloud-native solutions. The position requires expertise in Go and Java microservices within an AWS environment, emphasizing DevOps practices and Test Driven Development. The role is based in London with a hybrid working arrangement, requiring one day a week onsite. The contract is set to last until March 31, 2026, with an immediate start date.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement new, cloud-native solutions to replace Legacy components
- Work in Go and Java microservices within an AWS-native environment
- Apply DevOps practices, automating CI/CD pipelines and applying CDK to build infrastructure-as-code
- Champion Test Driven Development for reliable, high-quality delivery
- Collaborate with talented engineers—onsite in London once a week—to shape modern ways of working
Key Skills:
- Strong Go (Golang) engineering experience
- Solid background with Java microservices
- Expertise in AWS, particularly CDK
- Hands-on DevOps and CI/CD pipeline knowledge
- Proven record with component migrations and TDD
Salary (Rate): £375/day
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Contract Role: Senior Software Engineer (x2) Rate: Up to £375/day (Inside IR35) Location: London - 1 day a week onsite Duration: ASAP - 31 March 2026
We're building a brand-new engineering team to modernise and futureproof Media Services products. This is your chance to join a major Legacy replacement programme, tackling technical debt and designing cloud-native components that will drive scalable, high-performing systems.
What You'll Do:
- Design and implement new, cloud-native solutions to replace Legacy components
- Work in Go and Java microservices within an AWS-native environment
- Apply DevOps practices, automating CI/CD pipelines and applying CDK to build infrastructure-as-code
- Champion Test Driven Development for reliable, high-quality delivery
- Collaborate with talented engineers—onsite in London once a week—to shape modern ways of working
What You'll Bring:
- Strong Go (Golang) engineering experience
- Solid background with Java microservices
- Expertise in AWS, particularly CDK
- Hands-on DevOps and CI/CD pipeline knowledge
- Proven record with component migrations and TDD
If you're an engineer who thrives on modernisation, clean architecture, and technical challenges at scale, this gig is for you.