Senior Software Engineer

OverviewSenior Backend Engineer - Golang experience is essential

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 GCP, helping to design, build, and evolve backend 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.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and operate reliable, scalable backend services using Golang

Own and evolve systems running on GCP, contributing to architecture, reliability, observability, and cost optimisation