Contract Software Engineer

Contract Golang Engineer opportunity - Up to £450 p/d - Outside IR35 - Fully Remote

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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 an initial 6 month duration (likely to extend to 12), 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 xwzovoh 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