Cloud Developer (AI)

SCC; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits scheme

Paid volunteering days

Job summary

SCC, based in Manchester, is seeking a Cloud Developer (AI) to enhance cloud-based applications with AI features. The role involves working under Scrum methodology with cross-functional teams and solving problems while ensuring reliability and security of solutions.

The ideal candidate will have strong cloud platform knowledge, proficiency in programming languages, and excellent problem-solving skills. SCC offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary package of £50,000 - £60,000 plus various benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, ideally with certifications.
• Experience with AI APIs and frameworks.
• High attention to detail and commitment to secure solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cloud-based applications and services.
• Ensure cloud solutions meet performance and scalability.
• Document cloud and AI solutions clearly.

Skills

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Programming languages (Python, TypeScript, C#)

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

About The Role

We are actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone.

Role: Cloud Developer (AI)

Location: Remote (SCC operate hybrid working, which comprises of a mix of office and home working)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Package: £50,000- £60,000 plus large company benefits, a broad flexible benefits scheme, and 2 paid-for volunteering days a year

Hours: 9.00 am – 5.30 pm Monday – Friday

Interview Process: 2-stage process

Why SCC?

• An inclusive workplace
• Excellent package: solid basic and company benefits
• Hybrid working & core hours in line with role requirements
• Career development and life-long learning opportunities
• Opportunity to join Europe's largest privately-owned IT Company

Role purpose

The Cloud Developer (AI Focus) is responsible for developing and maintaining cloud-based applications and services, with a particular emphasis on integrating artificial intelligence solutions. Working closely, under Scrum methodology, with cross-functional teams including Architects, Product Owners, Testers, and other developers to deliver product increments in line with defined Sprint goals, ensuring they meet both functional and non-functional requirements (such as scalability, reliability, and security). The role involves problem-solving, the development of innovative solutions and Proof of Concepts, and the application of AI techniques to meet client needs.

Key responsibilities

• Create and implement cloud-based applications and services, incorporating AI features where appropriate.
• Ensure cloud and AI solutions meet performance, scalability and reliability requirements.
• Work with domain and solution architects to design and refine cloud and AI solutions.
• Implement and maintain strong security best practices for cloud and AI components.
• Stay current with emerging cloud and AI technologies, including serverless, microservices and new AI frameworks.
• Document cloud and AI solutions clearly, including integrations and data flows.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across cloud and AI applications.
• Conduct functional, performance and resilience testing of cloud and AI components.
• Continuously enhance cloud and AI solutions based on metrics, feedback and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations and internal guidelines.

Skills and experience

• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud, ideally with certifications.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, TypeScript or C#, with experience working with AI APIs and frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, particularly in developing AI-enabled technical solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional and globally dispersed teams.
• Ability to quickly adopt and apply new cloud and AI technologies.
• High attention to detail and commitment to producing secure, reliable and high-quality solutions.

About Us

SCC is Europe's largest privately-owned IT business, based out of the new £7m HQ office in Birmingham and we help clients succeed through IT transformation and exceptional customer experiences. We are a business where innovation is greater as we combine unique ideas, people and disciplines. We are a global company that is passionate about IT and where we look to simplify the complex.

We are an equal opportunities employer

SCC is committed to providing equal opportunities and a proactive and inclusive approach to equality and diversity in employment. No applicant or employee will be treated less favorably than another on the grounds of a protected characteristic which are defined as sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender reassignment, trade union membership or non-membership, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race and religion or belief.

If you are selected for interview, and need any reasonable adjustments made for your interview, please let the SCC Talent Acquisition team know, at the point of scheduling.

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