Golang Developer, Contract, Remote,

Golang Developer - Contract
Location: Fully remote
Duration: Initial 6-month contract
Rate: Up to £550 per day all-in
IR35: Outside IR35
We're looking for a contract Back End Golang Developer with strong Back End engineering skills and experience working on the FE with React and TypeScript.
The role will focus on building scalable APIs and microservices, with Front End development where required. You'll need to be comfortable joining an existing codebase, getting up to speed quickly and working independently within a remote team.
Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Back End services, APIs and microservices using Go.
• Build and enhance Front End functionality using React and TypeScript.
• Write clean, maintainable code with appropriate testing and documentation.
• Investigate issues and improve application performance, reliability and scalability.
• Communicate progress, technical decisions and blockers clearly through asynchronous updates.
• Work with Rust where required, with a willingness to learn if your experience is limited.

Essential experience

• Strong commercial experience developing Back End applications in Go.
• Experience building scalable APIs and microservices.
• Hands-on React and TypeScript experience.
• Ability to quickly understand unfamiliar codebases and deliver effectively as a contractor.
• Clear written communication and strong technical documentation habits.
• Comfortable working independently and collaborating within a fully remote team.

Desirable experience

• Some exposure to Rust, or an interest in learning and using it.