Backend Engineer

Full-Time 36000 - 60000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

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Overview

An incredible opportunity for an experienced Backend Engineer with advanced Go skills to join a prestigious tech client on a contract basis. This company is renowned for its engineering excellence, and contractors here enjoy a fast-moving, collaborative culture where autonomy, impact, and smart decision-making are front and centre.

Responsibilities

Work on mission-critical, data-intensive applications and own the full software engineering lifecycle, including design, development, and implementation.
Join a product-focused team with tight feedback loops—small pull requests, quick reviews, and fast iteration.
Make decisions, contribute ideas, and help shape solutions that matter; leave code, tests, and documentation in good shape.
Leverage modern technologies like AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and Kafka; architect and implement microservices-based solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Help unblock teammates, share knowledge, and refactor where needed; write clear, readable code and balance speed with quality.

Qualifications

Significant professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on backend systems.
Proficiency in Go / Golang and proven expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker.
Experience with end-to-end software engineering, including system design and architecture.
Hands-on experience working on complex, data-intensive applications.
A product-focused mindset and familiarity with technology-driven organisations or startups.
Hands-on skills in Kafka, Cassandra, gRPC, and microservices architecture; experience contributing to open-source projects is beneficial.

If you\’re a passionate Backend Engineer who enjoys working autonomously, taking ownership, and building for impact in a high-trust, highly collaborative setting—apply now. Our client is looking to onboard the right talent as soon as possible.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Job details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Software Development

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Backend Engineer employer: Fruition Group

Join a prestigious tech client as a Backend Engineer and experience a fast-moving, collaborative culture that prioritises autonomy and impact. With a focus on engineering excellence, this remote role offers the chance to work on mission-critical applications while being part of a product-focused team that values knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. Enjoy the benefits of working with modern technologies in an environment that encourages personal growth and meaningful contributions.