Rust / Go Engineer - Contract

Contract Senior Software Engineer (Go / Rust) – Outside IR35

Role: Senior Software Engineer (Go / Rust)

Day Rate: £450 – £500 per day

Duration: Initial 6 months

IR35: Outside IR35

Location: Fully remote (UK-based)

We are currently partnering with a growing technology consultancy that is supporting a well-known UK organisation on a large-scale engineering transformation programme, alongside a number of new greenfield initiatives. As part of this engagement, they are looking to bring in a high-calibre contract Senior Software Engineer to play a key role in delivering a brand-new product.

This is a high-impact opportunity to work on a truly greenfield project, reimagining an existing product from a completely new perspective. While details are limited, the software being developed will be widely used and have significant real-world impact making this a genuinely exciting piece of work.

⚠️ Please note: This is an urgent requirement. We are looking for engineers who can interview and start ASAP (short notice periods are fine, but anything beyond 3 - 4 weeks is unlikely to be suitable).

The Role

You will be embedded within a highly capable engineering team working on a greenfield product build, leveraging modern backend technologies across Go and Rust.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and building scalable backend systems using Go and/or Rust
• Contributing to the development of a brand-new product from the ground up
• Collaborating with senior and principal engineers on architecture and technical direction
• Writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code in a modern engineering environment
• Working within cloud-native environments and contributing to infrastructure design
• Implementing Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
• Proactively identifying problems and proposing creative, effective solutions
• Contributing ideas and helping shape new approaches, rather than simply executing tasks

This is a hands-on engineering role within a fast-moving, delivery-focused environment.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking inquisitive, proactive engineers who enjoy solving complex problems and working with modern technologies.

Key experience includes:

• Strong experience in either Go or Rust
• Willingness and enthusiasm to learn the other language on the job (Go engineers learning Rust, or Rust engineers learning Go)
• Experience building backend systems in modern, cloud-based environments
• Solid understanding of Infrastructure as Code, ideally with Terraform
• Experience working on complex or greenfield projects

We’re particularly interested in engineers who:

• Think creatively and approach problems from different angles
• Are comfortable working with ambiguity and shaping solutions
• Can operate independently and bring new ideas to the table
• Are adaptable, quick to learn, and open to new technologies and ways of working

Bonus experience:

• Commercial experience with both Go and Rust
• Exposure to highly scalable or high-usage platforms
• Experience working within consultancy or fast-paced delivery environments

What Success Looks Like

• Delivery of high-quality, scalable software within a greenfield environment
• Strong collaboration with senior engineers and contribution to technical direction
• Creative problem-solving and meaningful input into product and engineering decisions
• Effective use of modern technologies and engineering practices

Why This Opportunity

This engagement offers the opportunity to:

• Work on a high-impact greenfield project with real-world reach
• Join a fast-growing consultancy working with a major UK organisation
• Work with modern technologies (Go, Rust, cloud, Terraform)
• Collaborate with a team of high-calibre senior and principal engineers
• Operate in a fully remote, outside IR35 contract with a strong day rate

If you’re a strong backend engineer with experience in Go or Rust and excited to work with both this is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in something genuinely interesting and impactful.

At Inara Talent, we believe everyone deserves a fair chance to shine. We connect great people from all backgrounds with opportunities where they can thrive, making sure hiring is fair, inclusive, and truly diverse. No matter your race, gender, age, ability, or background—we focus on what really matters: your talent.