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.

• 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

• Commercial experience as a Senior Engineer or Technical Lead
• Deep understanding of Go and backend systems architecture
• Strong knowledge of AWS cloud services and DevOps 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

• 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.