Back-end Engineer (Go/Kotlin) - AWS Migration Project

Back End Engineer (Go/Kotlin) - AWS Migration Project

Contract | Outside IR35 | London Hybrid | 6 months+

We are seeking an experienced Back End Engineer to support our client on a migration from a large on-prem environment to AWS. This role will be pivotal in re-platforming core Back End services, ensuring high-quality code, and implementing AWS-native solutions for queues, notifications, and deployments.

The ideal consultant will be hands-on in coding (Go preferred, Kotlin possible) and have strong AWS knowledge, enabling them to advise on and deliver best-practice deployment patterns.

What you'll be doing:

• Migrate an existing Go microservice from Kubernetes to AWS as-is with optimised deployment.
• Rewrite a major PHP service into Go or Kotlin.
• Design and implement AWS-native solutions for queues & notifications (SNS, SQS).
• Collaborate with engineering teams to shape cloud deployment best practice.
• Contribute from discovery & planning (now) through to delivery.

What we're looking for:

• Strong Back End engineering background, Go essential, Kotlin a plus.
• AWS experience with services like SNS, SQS, and deployment pipelines.
• Kubernetes deployment skills.
• Track record delivering in cloud migration/re-platforming projects.
• Able to work across planning and hands-on delivery phases.