Cloud Native Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital transformation consultancy is seeking a Cloud Native Engineer with extensive AWS experience. This role offers the opportunity to develop cutting-edge, cloud-native solutions for high-profile clients while being part of a collaborative and inclusive engineering community. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in AWS, Kubernetes, and DevOps, contributing to agile projects and driving technical excellence.

Benefits

AWS training support

Flexible hybrid working

Inclusive culture

Private healthcare

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Strong AWS-native solution design skills.
• Proficient in Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Hands-on experience with IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.

Responsibilities

• Design secure, scalable solutions using AWS services.
• Build containerised applications and manage Kubernetes clusters.
• Mentor junior engineers and shape team standards.

Skills

AWS

Kubernetes

Python

Go

Java

DevOps

Agile

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

GitOps

Education

AWS certification

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

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CLOUD NATIVE ENGINEER - JAVA / PYTHON / GO / AWS

• Up to £100,000 + hybrid working + AWS training support
• Deliver modern, cloud-native solutions for enterprise-scale clients
• Influence technical direction across major AWS projects
• Join a world-class engineering community built on Agile & innovation

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a leading digital transformation consultancy with a world-renowned software engineering division. Their teams deliver enterprise-grade solutions for some of the UK’s most high-profile organisations, using the latest in open-source tooling, DevOps practices and cloud-native design. They are now seeking a Cloud Native Engineer with deep AWS experience to join their expanding platform engineering group.

THE BENEFITS

• Flexible hybrid working – blend home, client site and office
• Support to pursue AWS certifications (training provided)
• Inclusive culture that values authenticity and growth
• Access to active internal engineering communities and blogs
• Strong L&D culture, technical mentorship and career support
• Full benefits package including private healthcare and pension

THE CLOUD NATIVE ENGINEER ROLE

As a senior engineer in the AWS team, you’ll work on high-impact projects across public and private sectors, delivering modern infrastructure solutions with a DevOps-first approach. You’ll own the design and delivery of cloud-native services using containerisation, Infrastructure as Code, and serverless technologies – collaborating with software engineers, cloud architects and delivery leads.

You’ll also contribute to growing the capability of your team – mentoring colleagues, driving Agile ceremonies, and helping shape standards across projects.

CLOUD NATIVE ENGINEER – KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and implement secure, scalable solutions using AWS services
• Build containerised applications and manage Kubernetes clusters
• Define infrastructure using IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
• Champion DevOps principles including CI/CD and GitOps
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical delivery with client needs
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal engineering communities
• Engage in Agile ceremonies and champion SCRUM best practices
• Continuously upskill and support others on their AWS certification journey

CLOUD NATIVE ENGINEER – ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Strong experience designing and deploying AWS-native solutions
• Hands-on with Kubernetes and container orchestration
• Deep knowledge of IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
• Proficiency in at least one language – e.g. Python, Go or Java
• DevOps mindset with experience in CI/CD and Agile delivery
• Comfortable engaging stakeholders and leading technical decisions
• AWS certification (or actively pursuing one – training will be provided)

TO BE CONSIDERED

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via [emailprotected] . For further information, call me on 0117 284 0050 / 07719 072 818. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS

Python, Go, Java, AWS, Cloud Native, Kubernetes, Terraform, CloudFormation, DevOps, Serverless, GitOps, Agile, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, Software Engineering, AWS Certification, SC Cleared, DV Cleared, National Security, Defence, Defense, Government