Summary: The Cloud Engineer role focuses on developing and designing software solutions using AWS services, particularly database products like RDS and Aurora. This 10-month contract position requires on-site work in Glasgow and emphasizes operational stability and management of large-scale AWS infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in Python and Terraform, alongside experience in system design and application development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and design software solutions using AWS services, focusing on database products (RDS, Aurora).
• Deliver system design, application development, testing, and ensure operational stability.
• Manage and support large-scale AWS production workload infrastructure.
• Apply advanced understanding of AWS services for traditional compute, containerization, and serverless architectures.
• Lead technology projects and ensure proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.

Key Skills:

• Experience in developing and designing software using AWS services, especially database products (RDS, Aurora).
• Hands-on experience in delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Proficiency in coding with modern scripting languages and infrastructure as code practices.
• Essential skills in Python and Terraform.
• Experience in delivering and supporting large-scale AWS production workload infrastructure.
• Advanced understanding of AWS services for traditional compute, containerization, and serverless architectures.
• Expert-level experience with developmental toolsets including Jira, BitBucket, and Confluence.
• Proven experience in leading technology projects.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• AWS Certification and Terraform Certified Associate Certification highly desirable.

Salary (Rate): 600

City: Glasgow

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT