Cloud Application Developer

Sanderson Government & Defence; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A commercial supplier to government is seeking a Cloud Application Developer in the United Kingdom. This role involves collaborating on business objectives and advising on emerging technologies. Candidates should have expertise in Java and Python programming languages, along with significant experience in AWS and other cloud platforms. The position offers a strong compensation package and development programs, with the requirement of undergoing UK security clearance.

Benefits

Strong package

Excellent development programme

Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms including AWS and Azure.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and Java.
• Hands-on experience with web application services.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business and technical needs.
• Advise on emerging technologies and design automated solutions.
• Design and implement scalable and resilient systems.

Skills

Java

Python

AWS

React

Go

Cloud Architecture

Test-Driven Development

Behaviour-Driven Development

API Design

Asynchronous Programming

Tools

AWS

Azure

Atlassian Toolset

Job description

Sanderson Government and Defence are supporting a commercial supplier to government in their search for a Cloud Application Developer to work out of either London, Manchester or Gloucestershire. This client, aside from offering a very strong package, offer an excellent development programme, with a real willingness to support both financially and otherwise.

Tech wise, we have requirement for both Java and Python backend languages, and cloud experience would also be very helpful indeed. AWS is by far the most prevalent, but we will look at individuals with transferable experience in this area.

Role Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project stakeholders to develop a strong understanding of the business environment, technical landscape, and organisational strategic objectives.
• Advise customers on emerging technologies and best-practice methodologies, designing and delivering innovative, automated solutions to complex challenges.
• Interpret and apply security policies, ensuring all implemented solutions meet required security standards.
• Design and implement highly available, scalable, and resilient systems.

Desirable Skills and Technologies

• Proven experience with cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, React, and Go.
• Experience deploying applications within cloud architectures,
• Hands-on experience with web application services.
• Familiarity with Test-Driven Development and Behaviour-Driven Development
• Experience in API design, development, and integration.
• Knowledge of monitoring and observability systems.
• Understanding of modern digital delivery processes and agile methodologies.
• Working knowledge of the Atlassian toolset.
• Experience with JavaScript front-end frameworks and core front-end technologies.
• Strong understanding of asynchronous programming concepts and associated design considerations.
• Knowledge of database schema design and query languages.
• Experience with source control and version management systems.
• Understanding of deploying and configuring AWS components in environments with strict security requirements.
• Awareness of identity, access management, and authentication mechanisms and related security tools.

This role will require you to be willing and eligible to undergo a high level of UK security clearance.

If you're interested in the above, apply or reach out to [e-mail]

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