Software Developer

Alexander Associates Technical Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Software Developer specializing in Cloud (AWS) for a hybrid role in Leeds. The successful candidate will have 5-7 years of experience and will design, develop, and maintain cloud-based applications using modern programming languages and AWS services. Responsibilities include building CI/CD pipelines and ensuring security best practices. This role offers competitive pay based on skills and experience, with opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in software development.
• Proficiency with key AWS services.
• Experience with NoSQL and SQL databases.
• Strong AWS security principles: RBAC, least privilege, Secrets Manager, KMS.
• CI/CD experience with Git workflow and GitHub Actions.
• Knowledge of Docker, ECS, CloudFormation.
• Monitoring with Datadog and CloudWatch.
• Familiarity with Angular and DevSecOps concepts.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services using AWS.
• Build CI/CD pipelines with Git and GitHub Actions.
• Implement AWS security best practices.
• Work with DynamoDB and relational databases.
• Deploy, monitor, and debug applications using Datadog and CloudWatch.
• Utilize Docker, ECS, CloudFormation, and Step Functions.

Skills

Kotlin/Java

Node.js

TypeScript

SQL

AWS services

Docker

Git workflow

Angular framework

Growth mindset

Tools

AWS managed services

Datadog

CloudWatch

GitHub Actions

GitHub Actions

Git

Job description

Software Developer – Cloud (AWS)

Location: Leeds – Hybrid role 3 days per week on client sites. SC clearance required (or eligible).

We’re looking for an experienced Cloud Developer (AWS) to join a collaborative, DevOps‑driven engineering team, working on the design and development of scalable, cloud native applications. You’ll be hands‑on building and maintaining backend services using modern programming languages and AWS managed services, contributing to secure, well‑architected solutions that run at scale. This role suits a developer with strong cloud experience who enjoys owning features end‑to‑end, working closely with peers, and continuously improving how software is built, deployed, and operated in a modern AWS environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using AWS managed services.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines with Git and GitHub Actions.
• Implement security best practices, including RBAC, the principle of least privilege, Secrets Manager, and KMS.
• Work with dynamic data stores such as DynamoDB and relational databases.
• Deploy, monitor, and debug applications using tools like Datadog, CloudWatch.
• Use Docker, ECS, CloudFormation, Step Functions, and other AWS services.

Qualifications

• 5‑7 years of overall experience in software development using Kotlin/Java, Node.js, TypeScript, and SQL.
• Proficiency with key AWS services: S3, Athena, Glue, Lambda, DynamoDB, OpenSearch, CloudFormation, API Gateway, ECS, CloudWatch.
• Experience with NoSQL and SQL databases; DynamoDB common.
• Strong understanding of AWS security principles: RBAC, least privilege, Secrets Manager, KMS.
• CI/CD experience, strong Git workflow, GitHub Actions.
• Knowledge of Docker, ECS, CloudFormation.
• Monitoring/debugging experience with Datadog, CloudWatch.
• Familiarity with Angular framework and DevSecOps concepts.
• Growth mindset and excellent communication & collaboration skills.

Pay Range

This range is provided by Alexander Associates Technical Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Consulting and Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting and Information Services