Senior Software Developer-Lead Microservices & AWS (Hybrid)

Cognibox; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Software Developer to work in a collaborative Agile environment. The role involves developing innovative solutions to create safer workplaces globally, as well as improving existing processes. Candidates should have proficiency in microservices and RESTful API development, experience with relational databases like SQL, and expertise in AWS tools. A hybrid workplace policy allows for 3 days in the office, alongside various benefits including enhanced parental leave, healthcare, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Enhanced Parental Leave

Generous annual leave

Healthcare Plan

Annual Giving Day

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life Assurance

Rewards Program

LinkedIn Learning License

Qualifications

• Proficiency in microservices architecture and RESTful API development.
• Good experience of working with relational databases, i.e. SQL and MySQL (including database triggers).
• Hands-on expertise of AWS (ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, ECR, S3).
• Understanding of CI/CD mechanisms such as GitHub Actions.

Responsibilities

• Support development of tools, services and platforms.
• Collaborate with other teams to identify improvements and develop new services.
• Plan, write, test and maintain code for web, mobile and desktop applications in an Agile environment.
• Assist in production releases and updates.

Skills

Microservices architecture proficiency

RESTful API development

Relational databases (SQL, MySQL)

AWS (ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, ECR, S3)

Version control (GitHub)

Agile/Scrum teamwork

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of CI/CD mechanisms

Agile tooling (Jira, Confluence)

Security best practices awareness

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Docker

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

A leading software company in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Software Developer to work in a collaborative Agile environment. The role involves developing innovative solutions to create safer workplaces globally, as well as improving existing processes. Candidates should have proficiency in microservices and RESTful API development, experience with relational databases like SQL, and expertise in AWS tools. A hybrid workplace policy allows for 3 days in the office, alongside various benefits including enhanced parental leave, healthcare, and a pension scheme.