Cloud Software Developer

Harris Computer; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A cloud technology company is seeking a skilled Cloud Software Developer to join their team on a permanent basis in the UK, working remotely with occasional visits to the Cambridge office. Responsibilities include designing and maintaining a cloud-based service using JavaScript, TypeScript, and cloud-native technologies such as AWS. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience with API integration and containerization. The role offers a competitive benefits package, including personal leave and a lifestyle reward.

Benefits

5 additional personal days leave

Annual Lifestyle Reward of £325

Qualifications

• 2:1 minimum in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience in designing production-ready web and cloud services.
• Proficient with containerization and orchestration technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based service.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers and product managers.
• Develop serverless applications using AWS and similar technologies.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

Node.js

Cloud-native technologies

Docker

Kubernetes

API integrations

DevOps pipelines

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

i2 Group , a Harris Computer company, are seeking a skilled Cloud Software Develope r to join our growing team on a permanent basis in the UK.

The candidate will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining a cloud-based service - and its surrounding ecosystem - that integrates data from various Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), digital forensics, commercial threat intelligence, and other critical data providers, enabling seamless access for i2 users.

In this role, you will work with modern cloud-native technologies, leveraging your skills in JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js , and harnessing cloud-native technologies. The ideal candidate should possess a passion for creating efficient, scalable solutions, demonstrate expertise in building cloud-based services, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

This permanent position will be performed on a remote basis with a requirement to visit the i2 Office in Cambridge, UK as and when there is a business need to do so (circa 2 days per month).

What you will do

• Working within a team to design, develop, and maintain a cloud-based service and its surrounding ecosystem.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including UI/UX designers, architects, and product managers, to ship new services and full‑stack features.
• Develop and deploy serverless applications using modern cloud-native technologies such as AWS Cognito, API Gateways, AWS Lambdas , or similar tools.
• Design and implement solutions with efficiency and scalability in mind, leveraging best practices to optimize performance, minimize latency, and ensure seamless scalability as the system grows.
• Ensuring data security and platform compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Ensuring robust monitoring, logging, and tracing systems to proactively detect issues and optimize performance APIs and the cloud services.
• Conducting thorough testing (automated and manual) to identify, fix bugs, and performance issues.
• Collaborating with Support engineers to troubleshoot and resolve complex customer issues, providing technical expertise and guidance to ensure timely and effective solutions.
• Staying up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our applications are built using the best practices.

You will have

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2:1 Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Demonstrable success and involvement in software design and implementation of production‑ready web‑services and cloud services using JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.
• Experience integrating with different data providers, including API integrations (e.g. REST, GraphQL), data mapping, and data normalization.
• Proficiency with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Experience with cloud platforms and relevant tools (e.g. AWS, Azure).
• Experience with DevOps pipelines and CI/CD automation.
• Experience with testing frameworks and methodologies, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality software.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to design robust, fault‑tolerant systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Desirable

• Familiarity with data integration from diverse intelligence sources (OSINT, threat intelligence, etc.).
• Experience leveraging AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Sonnet, LLMs) to accelerate coding, testing, and documentation while maintaining code quality and security.
• Exposure to security‑focused development and compliance requirements in data‑driven platforms.
• Experience creating and maintaining frontend clients using technologies such as HTML5, JavaScript, CSS3, and React.
• Proficient in multiple programming languages, including Java and Python, with hands‑on experience applying these skills in a production environment.

About i2

Our intelligence analysis software tools help analysts and investigators transform data in real‑time, enabling customers to detect, disrupt, and defeat sophisticated threats. We serve global customers carrying out critical missions in public safety, defence, fraud, and financial crimes. Learn more at: https://i2group.com

As a Harris Computer company, we strive to create a respectful and united environment where all members of our globally diverse community are empowered and have equitable opportunities to succeed.

Benefits

Harris offers an extremely competitive UK employee benefits programme. 5 Personal Days leave entitlement are granted over and above the standard 25 days holiday and bank holidays. Harris also offers all UK employees an annual Lifestyle Reward amounting £325 per annum/pro rata.

Supporting your application

Our recruitment process will comprise of interviews and, at times, a written exercise, an assessment day and/or a presentation. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we want to make sure we do all we can to make this a positive experience for you. When applying, please make us aware on your application of any adjustments or additional support we can provide you with before or on the day of an interview.