Senior AWS Engineer

Version 1; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Cheltenham seeks skilled cloud developers to design and maintain cloud-native applications using AWS services. Candidates should have strong AWS experience and proficiency in programming languages like Python or Java. The role includes developing infrastructure as code and collaborating with cross-functional teams. A hybrid work model is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Private medical insurance

Profit share scheme

Incentivized certifications

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS services.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages.
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with DevOps tooling.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across the stack.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain cloud-native applications.
• Develop infrastructure as code using AWS CDK or Terraform.
• Contribute to event-driven and microservices architectures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on DevOps processes.

Skills

AWS services (e.g., Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB)

Programming languages (Python, Java, Golang, TypeScript, React)

Infrastructure as code (AWS CDK, Terraform)

Microservices and event-driven architectures

DevOps tooling familiarity

Test-driven development

Troubleshooting skills

Job description

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.

We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023.

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain cloud-native applications using AWS serverless services (e.g., Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS, Cognito, CloudWatch).
• Develop infrastructure as code using AWS CDK or similar tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Able to build front/back-end solutions
• Contribute to event-driven and microservices architectures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, support DevOps processes (CI/CD pipelines, configuration management), and troubleshoot issues across the stack.
• On-site presence of 3/4 days per week is essential for this role.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS services, especially Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS, Cognito, CloudWatch.
• Proficiency in 1/more languages e.g. Python, Java, Golang, TypeScript, React
• Experience with infrastructure as code (AWS CDK, Terraform, or CloudFormation).
• Solid understanding of microservices and event-driven architectures.
• Familiarity with DevOps tooling
• Experience with test-driven development and relevant frameworks.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across the stack.

Additional Information

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company’s profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.