Cloud & Full-Stack Engineer

James Newbury; Houghton Regis; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-leading technology company is seeking a versatile Cloud & Full-Stack Engineer to enhance its application ecosystem. This hybrid role in Houghton Regis requires expertise in AWS, Python, Node.js, and React. Responsibilities include managing cloud deployments, enhancing microservices, and supporting legacy applications. The temporary contract lasts 3-6 months with a pay rate of £25‑£27 per hour plus holiday pay. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of relevant experience and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Benefits

Free parking

Electric vehicle charge points

Holiday pay accrual

WFH most of the time

Pension after a qualifying period

Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant experience in cloud and full-stack development.
• Eligibility to work in the UK on a full-time basis.
• Driver preferred as location lacks public transport links.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain AWS infrastructure-as-code deployments.
• Manage and optimize serverless microservices.
• Support and enhance Python-based microservices.
• Maintain and develop React-based front-end applications.
• Oversee database administration for MySQL/RDS.
• Provide maintenance for legacy .NET applications.

Skills

AWS

Terraform

Python

Node.js

MySQL

React

Documentation

API integration

Job description

If you are a versatile and highly skilled Cloud & Full‑Stack Engineer ready to work, support and advance this UK leading companies modern application ecosystem, then please, do read on!

This role requires strong expertise across cloud infrastructure, backend microservices, frontend development, and legacy system support. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive skills in all these areas, ensuring a well‑rounded and robust contribution to our technology landscape.

Duration : temporary contract for 3-6 months or so

Rate of Pay PH : £25‑£27ph plus holiday pay (circa £48‑50,000 if salaried)

Location : hybrid. Need to work in the office in Central Bedfordshire for meetings, reviews and handovers, which will be once a week or so.

Hours : 35 hrs per week 9am-5pm (1 hr lunch) Days : Mon‑Fri

Benefits

• free parking
• electric vehicle charge points
• holiday pay accrual
• wfh most of the time
• pension after a qualifying period

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain AWS infrastructure‑as‑code deployments using Terraform and related tooling.
• Manage and optimize serverless microservices, including Lambda functions, API Gateway, and Amplify‑hosted applications.
• Support and enhance Python‑based Lambda microservices and Node.js backend components.
• Maintain and develop React‑based front‑end applications, including complex UI components and dynamic API integrations.
• Oversee database administration for MySQL / RDS
• Apply strong security best practices across infrastructure, applications, and data flows.
• Provide maintenance and incremental improvements to legacy .NET applications where required.
• Produce and maintain clear technical documentation for infrastructure, services, and processes.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams through strong communication and teamwork.

Core Technical Skills (Primary Focus & Essentials / Nice to have)

• AWS (essential) IaC & Terraform
• Python (essential) for Lambda microservices
• Node.js backend development (essential)
• MySQL / RDS administration (essential)
• React, HTML, CSS, and AG Grid
• API Gateway & dynamic API integrations
• Documentation and communication excellence (essential)
• AWS Amplify workflows
• Legacy .NET application support

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Comfortable working across cloud infrastructure, backend services, and front‑end applications.
• Able to take ownership of systems end‑to‑end, from architecture to deployment.
• Strong documentation habits and the ability to communicate clearly with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset with a focus on team alignment and shared problem‑solving.
• Eager to learn new technologies and expand into unfamiliar areas.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach.
• Proven relevant experience, 3 years or more.
• Eligibility to work in the UK on a full time basis (please, no student visas as it will not cover the duration of the hours / contract)
• Ideally, a driver as the location of the office is not close by any public transport links

This is to start asap. So if you are this amazing, talented Cloud & Full‑Stack Engineer, then please send your cv to James Newbury Appointments for immediate review. If you do not hear back within 3 working days, unfortunately, you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion, however ,we would like to thank you for your interest and wish you all of the very best in your search