Python/DevOps Engineer

Venquis Limited; North East; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in North East England is looking for an AWS DevOps Engineer focused on serverless architectures and skilled in Python. In this role, you will design cloud infrastructures, collaborate with various teams, and improve system performance. The ideal candidate has experience in serverless applications and a strong understanding of AWS services. Competitive salary and hybrid work options are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

29 holidays per year

Flexible working hours

Commuting allowance

Modern pension scheme

Collective health insurance plan

Corporate fitness program

Coaching support through EAP

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and implementing serverless applications.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming, particularly in serverless environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop scalable, secure, high-performance serverless infrastructure using AWS.
• Collaborate with teams to define technical requirements and deliver solutions.
• Monitor and troubleshoot system performance; implement improvements.

Skills

AWS Lambda

Python programming

Serverless Framework

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Problem-solving

Agile methodologies

Tools

AWS CloudFormation

DynamoDB

API Gateway

Job description

Python Developer / DevOps (AWS DevOps - Serverless)

Job Description
We are looking for a highly skilled AWS DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on serverless frameworks and a solid foundation in Python programming to join our development team.

You will contribute to an innovative, cloud-hosted platform that transforms the way clients interact with geo-data.This platform acts as a single source of truth, enabling users to visually track project progress, gain early insights, and make data-driven decisions — all in near real-time.

Our ideal candidate excels in designing scalable, secure, and high-performance serverless architectures and is passionate about building modern, reliable cloud-based solutions.

Your Role

• Architect and develop scalable, secure, and high-performance serverless infrastructure using AWS services.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and deliver innovative architectural solutions.

• Design, implement, and optimize serverless functions and cloud infrastructure with tools like AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, and API Gateway.

• Ensure adherence to best practices for cloud security, scalability, and performance.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to development teams on serverless and cloud technologies.

• Monitor and troubleshoot system performance; implement proactive improvements.

• Stay current with advancements in serverless computing, cloud technologies, and related tools.

Your Track Record

• Proven experience designing and implementing serverless applications using frameworks such as Serverless Framework or AWS SAM.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like AWS CloudFormation, and other DevOps practices.

• Strong proficiency in Python programming, particularly in serverless environments.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Experience working within Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban).

• AWS certifications such as Solutions Architect or Developer are a plus.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary.

• 29 holidays per year based on full-time employment (including 4 fixed days), with the option to purchase additional days.

• Extensive career development and training opportunities, both nationally and internationally.

• Flexible working hours and hybrid work arrangements in line with management and policy.

• Commuting allowance.

• A modern pension scheme.

• Access to a collective health insurance plan.

• Corporate fitness program registration.

• Coaching support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Venquis is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.