Senior AWS Engineer Version 1 · London · Cloud Pay not stated 10d ago

Devopsroles; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Career development programmes

Flexible/remote working

Financial wellbeing (pensions, private

Healthcare

Wellbeing programs

Educational assistance and certs

Rewards programme

Diversity & inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Version 1 is hiring a senior DevOps/Platform Engineer to design and operate cloud-native apps on AWS, managing multi-tenant EKS clusters and IaC workflows. You will build web apps with React/TypeScript, implement REST and GraphQL APIs, and contribute to microservices and event-driven architectures.

Ideal candidates have strong DevSecOps experience, automated CI/CD via GitHub Actions, and a track record of secure, scalable cloud deployments. Flexible/remote work options are available in the UK.

Qualifications

• Hands-on AWS design, deployment and operations in regulated environments.
• Experience with multi-tenant Kubernetes clusters and EKS.
• Proficient in IaC with Terraform and AWS CDK or CloudFormation.
• Frontend skills in TypeScript/React and REST/GraphQL APIs.
• Strong DevOps practices with GitHub Actions and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain cloud-native applications using AWS serverless services.
• Architect and support multi-tenant EKS/Kubernetes clusters.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code using AWS CDK or Terraform/CloudFormation.
• Build modern web apps with React and TypeScript, APIs via REST/GraphQL.
• Contribute to event-driven and microservices architectures; automate CI/CD.

Skills

AWS

Kubernetes

Terraform

CI/CD

TypeScript

React

GitHub Actions

Python

Tools

AWS CDK

CloudFormation

Helm

Python

Bash

Job description

Version 1 has celebrated30 yearsinbusinessand continues to be trusted by global brands to delivertechnology and transformationsolutions that drive customer success. Ourdeepexpertiseenables our customers to navigate the rapidlyevolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships withglobal technology leadersincluding Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat,OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’rean award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heartof whatwe do:

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner

• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business

• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK

• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW

• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

We’rea corevalues drivencompany, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them,it’sdeeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us andwe’llinvest in you!.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain cloud-native applications using AWS serverless services (e.g. Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS, Cognito and CloudWatch).
• Architect and support highly regulated, multi-tenant EKS/Kubernetes clusters.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code using AWS CDK or similar tools (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Build and support modern web applications using React and TypeScript.
• Implement and optimise REST and GraphQL APIs.
• Contribute to event-driven and microservices architectures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, support DevOps processes (CI/CD pipelines and configuration management), and troubleshoot issues across the technology stack.

Essential Skills & Experience

AWS & Cloud (Mandatory)

• Demonstrated hands-on experience with AWS services, including:
  • Lambda
  • API Gateway
  • DynamoDB
  • SQS
  • Cognito
  • CloudWatch
• Proven experience designing, building, deploying and operating AWS workloads.
• Experience working in highly regulated and secure environments.

Kubernetes & Platform Engineering

• Demonstrated hands-on experience with:
  • EKS/Kubernetes production-grade clusters
  • Multi-tenant Kubernetes architectures
  • Platform reliability, scalability and observability

DevOps & Automation

• Experience implementing fully automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
• Infrastructure as Code using Terraform (mandatory).
• Configuration and deployment using Helm Charts.
• Scripting and automation using Python and Bash.

Application & Development

• Proficiency in TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience with React frontend development.
• Experience developing and integrating:
  • REST APIs
  • GraphQL APIs
• Demonstrated understanding of:
  • Microservices architectures
  • Event-driven architectures

Quality & Testing

• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Exposure to relevant testing frameworks.
• Commitment to code quality, reliability and maintainability.

Security & DevSecOps

• Demonstrated understanding of:
  • Secure-by-design principles
  • DevSecOps practices
  • Security controls across cloud, container and CI/CD layers

Collaboration & Problem Solving

• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across the full technology stack.
• Ability to work in complex, distributed system environments.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in financial services or other regulated industries.
• AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect and/or DevOps Engineer).
• Experience with GraphQL security and API governance.

Why Version 1?

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

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectivelybenefitfrom a share of our company's profits

• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme

• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance

• Financial Wellbeing initiativesincluding;Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financialadviceand an Employee Discount scheme

• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies

• Educationalassistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat

• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.

• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

Version1 is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to building a diverse,inclusiveand respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity.

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfullyand confidentially.

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