Job Specifications
Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer (Contract)
12-Month Contract | Fully Remote (UK-Based) | £45 per hour PAYE + holiday pay
We are partnering with a globally recognized, top-tier management consulting organization known for delivering high-impact digital solutions to some of the world’s most complex business challenges. This role sits within a modern engineering team building scalable, cloud-native platforms used across international engagements.
The Role
As a Senior Full-Stack Engineer, you will design, build, and maintain end-to-end web applications, working closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers. You will contribute to microservice-based architectures and support systems operating at scale in a cloud environment.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications using Go, Python, JavaScript (Node.js/React)
Build and deploy microservice-based architectures aligned with 12-Factor App principles
Develop, integrate, and secure RESTful APIs
Work with Postgres and MongoDB, including schema design, indexing, and performance optimisation
Collaborate cross-functionally to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and code quality standards
Support deployment and operations on AWS, with focus on reliability, performance, and cost efficiency
Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Mandatory Skills & Experience
Strong programming experience in Go and Python, and JavaScript (Node.js and React)
Hands-on experience with Postgres and MongoDB
Solid understanding of microservices architecture and 12-Factor App methodology
Experience with CI/CD tools, Docker, and Git-based workflows
Strong knowledge of RESTful API design, consumption, and security
Good grasp of software design principles, testing frameworks, and maintainable code practices
Nice to Have
Exposure to AWS services (Lambda, ECS, S3, CloudWatch)
Experience with Redis and message queues such as SQS
Frontend optimization and state management tools (Redux, Zustand, Vite)
Knowledge of DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation)
Awareness of application security, authentication (OAuth/JWT), and performance monitoring
Education
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
Why Apply?
Opportunity to work with a globally elite consulting environment
Fully remote, UK-based contract
Exposure to high-impact, enterprise-scale digital platforms
Strong engineering culture with modern tools and best practices
NOTE - We are not providing the sponsorship
About the Company
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