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Role: Senior Software Engineer (Backend – Golang / PHP)Â
Location: London
Working Arrangement: Hybrid – Once every two months in London HQ (expenses covered, we’ve got you!)Â
Salary: Up to ÂŁ80k + 5% uplift for out-of-hours support (1/6 weeks) + bonus & benefits
Why I’m Excited About This RoleÂ
I’m working closely with my client, and they’re growing fast—so fast that this brand-new role has opened up. They’re in the middle of a big transition from monolithic architecture to microservices, and they need a backend engineer who can help make it happen. Right now, the tech split is 70% PHP / 30% Golang, but over the next two years, they’ll flip that to 70% Golang / 30% PHP. From day one, you’ll be working on a Golang project, while still supporting the existing PHP codebase. If you’ve got experience in PHP 7.0 with Slim 2.0, that’s a huge plus!Â
You’ll be joining a tight-knit team of a dozen engineers (frontend & backend) who are all about collaboration, clean code, and making an impact.
What You’ll Be DoingÂ
- Working on brand-new Golang projects while keeping things running in PHP.Â
- Helping transition from a monolithic system to microservices.Â
- Building & shipping scalable, enterprise-level solutions.Â
- Writing clean, maintainable, and testable code.Â
- Collaborating with a highly skilled engineering team to create new features.Â
- Mentoring junior developers and being a key player in the backend team.Â
- Taking ownership—if you build it, you own it.Â
- Joining the on-call rota (after probation) to help keep things smooth.Â
What You Need to BringÂ
- Strong Golang & PHP experience—you should be comfortable with both (or willing to upskill fast).Â
- Experience moving from monolithic architecture to microservices.Â
- Knowledge of PHP 7.0 & Slim 2.0 framework.Â
- AWS expertise (S3, SQS, Lambda, MySQL, API Gateway, EventBridge, etc.).Â
- Debugging skills—you love solving complex, business-critical issues.Â
- CI/CD experience & a passion for automation.Â
- Caching solutions & performance optimization know-how.Â
The PerksÂ
- Retirement Savings Plan, annual bonus (because you deserve it), generous employee discounts, enhanced parental leave & gifts for new parents, flexible benefits—gym discounts, life insurance, activity passes & more.Â
- 24/7 mental health support (because burnout isn’t a badge of honor).Â
This isn’t just another backend role—this is a chance to shape the future of a growing company while working on cutting-edge tech.Â
If this sounds like your next move, let’s chat. DM me or apply now!Â
We welcome diverse applicants and are dedicated to treating all applicants with dignity and respect, regardless of background.
