Senior Software Engineer / Cloud DevOps Engineer (AWS)

Senior Software Engineer / Cloud DevOps Engineer (AWS)

Posted 1 day ago by Scot Lewis Associates

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£120 Per hour
Undetermined
Hybrid
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Summary: The role of Senior Software Engineer / Cloud DevOps Engineer (AWS) involves supporting the development of services on Public Cloud platforms for a global bank. The position requires strong software development and DevOps skills, particularly in AWS, and includes responsibilities for both frontend and backend development. The contract is set to last until the end of November 2025, with hybrid working arrangements. The role offers a competitive daily rate of up to £890.00.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, build, and maintain secure, high-performance REST API services and frontend clients using Python, Golang, Docker, and cloud-native technologies.
  • Manage database schema changes via Liquibase, ensuring adherence to audit and regulatory standards.
  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines with strong traceability and collaboration across DevOps and Security teams.
  • Monitor, optimize, and secure AWS infrastructure for resilience and cost efficiency.
  • Provide production support, conduct root cause analysis, and resolve performance issues.

Key Skills:

  • Strong in Golang & Python.
  • Skilled in RESTful APIs, microservices, Kubernetes, serverless functions, and database technologies (Relational & NoSQL).
  • Extensive AWS experience (GCP desirable), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab), containerisation, monitoring, and cost optimisation.
  • Solid understanding of cryptography, cloud security principles, audit, and compliance, particularly in regulated industries like finance.
  • Linux administration, integration services (messaging/streams), automation scripting, non-functional testing, and Agile methodology.
  • Liquibase or similar tools for database change management and version control.
  • AWS certifications and prior experience in financial services or regulated sectors are desirable.

Salary (Rate): £890.00 daily

City: Birmingham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Senior Software Engineer / Cloud DevOps Engineer (AWS) My client, a global bank based in London, is looking for a contract Senior Software Engineer / Cloud DevOps Engineer (AWS). The Senior Software Engineer will be supporting development of services on Public Cloud platforms. Design and implement resilient frontend clients, backend services, infrastructure automation, and cloud-native solutions. Strong software development skills combined with DevOps proficiency, particularly across AWS. Contract until end of Nov 2025 (will extend), paying up to £890 per day. Hybrid working, 2 days a week in their Birmingham / Sheffield or Edinburgh office.

Key skills: Strong in Golang & Python Skilled in RESTful APIs, microservices, Kubernetes, serverless functions, and database technologies (Relational & NoSQL). Cloud & DevOps Expertise: Extensive AWS experience (GCP desirable), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab), containerisation, monitoring, and cost optimisation. Security & Compliance: Solid understanding of cryptography, cloud security principles, audit, and compliance, particularly in regulated industries like finance. Additional Skills: Linux administration, integration services (messaging/streams), automation scripting, non-functional testing, and Agile methodology. Liquibase or similar tools for database change management and version control. Desirable: AWS certifications and prior experience in financial services or regulated sectors.

Responsibilities: Backend & Frontend Development: Design, build, and maintain secure, high-performance REST API services and frontend clients using Python, Golang, Docker, and cloud-native technologies. Database & Compliance: Manage database schema changes via Liquibase, ensuring adherence to audit and regulatory standards. CI/CD & DevOps Integration: Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines with strong traceability and collaboration across DevOps and Security teams. Cloud Infrastructure Management: Monitor, optimize, and secure AWS infrastructure for resilience and cost efficiency. Operational Support & Incident Resolution: Provide production support, conduct root cause analysis, and resolve performance issues.

Please apply now for immediate consideration and further details. Keywords: Software engineer, DevOps, Python, GoLang, Docker, Cloud-Native, Liquidbase, CI/CD, Storage, Linux, SQL, API’s, Monitoring (Elk / Splunk / Prometheus / Grafana), Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Infra as code, Bank, Banking. Scot Lewis Associates Ltd is acting as an employment business.

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