Golang Engineer at Morson Edge, Manchester, £Contract Rate

Contract Description

Contract Golang Engineer opportunity - Up to £425 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 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 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