AWS Cloud Engineer

hireful; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

hireful in Exeter is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Engineer to design, develop and maintain real-time Python cloud-native applications on AWS. You will collaborate with software, data and DevOps teams to deliver scalable solutions across the AWS stack, using Docker/Kubernetes and modern CI/CD practices.

You'll deploy containerised apps, monitor health with CloudWatch, and participate in code reviews and Agile ceremonies.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience building cloud-native applications within AWS (S3, Lambda, EC2, ECS, SQS, Aurora).
• Expert-level Python development skills.
• Proven experience designing highly available, scalable and resilient software solutions.
• Solid experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Git, Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD.
• Desirable: exposure to Java or C++, or Microsoft Azure data services.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain scalable, real-time applications using Python.
• Build cloud-native solutions using AWS services including EC2, S3, Lambda, ECS, SQS and Aurora.
• Deploy containerised applications using Docker and Kubernetes, implementing serverless architectures where appropriate.
• Monitor application health and performance using CloudWatch and X-Ray, proactively resolving issues.
• Collaborate with data engineers, DevOps and product teams, and take part in code reviews and Agile ceremonies.

Skills

Python

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

IaC

Git

CloudWatch

Terraform

Tools

Terraform

Job description

South West based innovative, technology-driven organisation looking for an experienced AWS / Python Cloud Engineer to help shape the future of their AWS-based infrastructure. You'll work on high-performance, cloud-native applications (in Python) that process large volumes of real-time data, collaborating closely with software, data and DevOps teams to deliver secure, resilient solutions across the AWS stack / services. You'll relish the challenge of creating solutions that impact real-world issues, where you can tangibly see your work impact the environment.

Location: Exeter, hybrid (two office days per week, preferably Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but not necessarily!) Salary: up to £70,000 basic, plus bonus and benefits package. Suitable commutes may include: Bath, Bristol, Plymouth, etc.

What you'll be doing

• Design, develop and maintain scalable, real-time applications using Python
• Build cloud-native solutions using AWS services including EC2, S3, Lambda, ECS, SQS and Aurora
• Deploy containerised applications using Docker and Kubernetes, implementing serverless architectures where appropriate
• Monitor application health and performance using CloudWatch and X-Ray, proactively resolving issues
• Collaborate with data engineers, DevOps and product teams, and take part in code reviews and Agile ceremonies

What you need to bring

• Strong commercial experience building cloud-native applications within AWS, ideally including S3, Lambda, EC2, ECS, SQS and Aurora
• Expert-level Python development skills
• Proven experience designing highly available, scalable and resilient software solutions
• Solid experience with Docker, Kubernetes and Helm, plus Git, Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD
• Desirable: exposure to Java or C++, or Microsoft Azure data services

Why you'll love this job

• Genuine autonomy to shape technical solutions and make a real impact on a growing platform, where you can see your work in the real world.
• 25 days' annual leave, plus Christmas closure and a day off for your birthday
• Life assurance, health and dental cash plans, and a pension scheme

If you're an experienced AWS Cloud Engineer, with strong Python coding skills looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.