Contract Golang Engineer

Contract Golang Engineer opportunity - Up to £500 p/d - Outside IR35 - Fully Remote

Morson Edge are seeking a skilled Golang Engineer to join a major replatforming and migration project focused on modernising existing software platforms and infrastructure. The role involves transforming Legacy systems to be cloud-ready, enabling on-demand deployment and delivery through a Docker and Kubernetes-based stack. You will work closely with DevOps and infrastructure teams, combining software engineering expertise with a strong operational mindset.

This is a high-impact role with a 9-month duration, after which you will support the handover and training of permanent engineers to ensure smooth knowledge transfer. Experience with C#/.Net is a plus but not essential. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, contributing to a large-scale migration and replatforming effort with a strong DevOps feel.

Key Responsibilities

Replatform existing software and infrastructure to be cloud-ready and support on-demand deployment
Develop and maintain Golang applications with a focus on infrastructure and deployment automation
Collaborate with DevOps teams to build and optimise Docker and Kubernetes-based delivery pipelines
Support migration activities and ensure alignment with cloud-native best practices
Provide training and handover to permanent engineering teams at project completion
Contribute to infrastructure as code and CI/CD workflows to improve deployment efficiency

Skills

Strong experience in Golang development
Solid understanding of DevOps principles and infrastructure automation
Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes container orchestration
Experience with cloud platforms and making infrastructure cloud-ready
Familiarity with software replatforming and migration projects
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including permanent engineers
Experience with Scripting and automation tools
Nice to have: experience with C#/.Net development
Strong communication skills for training and knowledge transfer

InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.