AWS Cloud Developer (5 Days On-Site)

Sanderson Government & Defence; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital transformation firm in the UK is seeking Cloud Platform Developers to join their dynamic team. You will work on innovative cloud-based solutions within a secure environment. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with AWS or Azure, strong communication skills, and a passion for modern cloud technologies. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform.
• Proficiency in a programming language such as Python.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines implementation.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to design and implement scalable cloud solutions.
• Develop and deploy secure services using IaC.
• Advise stakeholders on cloud technologies and methodologies.
• Ensure solutions meet security and compliance requirements.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines to support delivery.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaboration in agile teams

Passion for cloud technologies

Excellent problem-solving skills

Adaptability and enthusiasm

Tools

AWS

Microsoft Azure

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Job description

About the Role

We're seeking talented Cloud Platform Developers to join a major digital transformation programme within a secure enterprise or government environment. You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team designing and developing innovative cloud-based solutions using AWS, Azure, and private cloud technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with delivery, architecture, and engineering teams to design and implement scalable cloud solutions.
• Develop and deploy secure, automated, and resilient services using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevOps principles.
• Advise stakeholders on modern cloud technologies, methodologies, and automation strategies.
• Ensure all solutions meet security, compliance, and operational requirements.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support rapid and reliable delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, innovation, and automation initiatives within the team.

What You'll Bring

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in agile teams.
• Passion for modern cloud technologies and automation.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a proactive, delivery‑focused approach.
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for learning in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

Technical Skills and Experience (Desirable)

• Hands‑on experience with AWS and/or Microsoft Azure cloud platforms.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Proficiency in one or more programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go, React).
• Knowledge of containerisation and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, TeamCity, Concourse).
• Familiarity with web/application servers such as NGINX, Apache, or JBoss.
• Exposure to monitoring and logging tools (ELK, Nagios, Splunk, DataDog, New Relic, etc.).
• Understanding of security and identity management (OAuth2, SSO, ADFS, Keycloak, etc.).
• Experience with version control systems (Git, Bitbucket, Subversion).
• Working knowledge of database technologies and query languages.
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) and agile delivery practices.

Reasonable Adjustments

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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