At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop scalable backend services using Go and AWS.
- Company: A supportive tech company based in Manchester with a focus on impact.
- Benefits: Flexible working, leadership opportunities, and a modern tech stack.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Lead innovative projects and influence engineering direction while mentoring others.
- Qualifications: Experience in Go, AWS, and mentoring developers is essential.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Senior Software Engineer / Technical Lead (Go, AWS)
Our growing client based in Manchester is currently looking for Senior Golang Software Engineers.
You'll take ownership of core backend systems, lead by example across technical delivery, and support the growth of the engineering team.
Expect a hands-on role with real influence over architecture, tooling, and development standards.
Responsibilities
- Designing and developing scalable backend services using Go
- Leading on technical direction, code quality, and performance improvements
- Building secure, cloud-native infrastructure on AWS
- Collaborating with frontend engineers (React) for full-stack feature delivery
- Mentoring engineers and supporting their development
- Driving engineering best practices and contributing to team rituals
Key Skills and Experience
- Commercial experience as a Senior Engineer or Technical Lead
- Deep understanding of Go and backend systems architecture
- Strong knowledge of AWS cloud services and Dev Ops principles
- Experience mentoring developers and leading small teams
- Understanding of frontend/backend collaboration (React experience a plus)
- A mindset focused on quality, performance, and maintainability
- Clear communication skills and a collaborative attitude
- You will have;
- Influence over architecture and engineering direction
- Leadership opportunities with scope for further progression
- Modern technology stack: Go, AWS, microservices
- A supportive, inclusive company culture with a real focus on impact
- Flexible working - 1-2 days in the Manchester office per week.
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We think you need these skills to ace Remote Senior Software Engineer / Technical Lead Go, AWS in Basildon
Go
AWS
Backend Systems Architecture
DevOps Principles
Mentoring
Team Leadership
Frontend/Backend Collaboration
