Senior software engineer

TEC Partners; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing tech company in the UK is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to create advanced AWS serverless solutions. This role involves architecting scalable infrastructure, collaborating with teams, and driving operational excellence. Ideal candidates will have strong AWS expertise and a passion for cloud technology.

Qualifications

• Strong AWS cloud experience, especially with serverless services.
• Proficiency in infrastructure as code using AWS tools.
• Solid background in DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AWS serverless solutions.
• Architect infrastructure as code with AWS CloudFormation.
• Optimize distributed systems for performance and resilience.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

DevOps Practices

Distributed Systems

Education

AWS Solutions Architect or DevOps Engineer certifications

Tools

AWS Lambda

AWS DynamoDB

AWS CloudFormation

AWS CDK

CI/CD

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Position: Senior Software Engineer
Location: Remote
Type: Full-Time

About Us
Our Client are a fast-growing tech company focused on building cutting-edge solutions that simplify global work. Our platform leverages the latest in cloud technologies to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable services to businesses worldwide. Our mission is to foster innovation while supporting the professional growth of our team members.

The Role
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in AWS serverless technologies and distributed systems. In this role, you will architect, build, and maintain highly scalable infrastructure using a range of AWS services. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to create solutions that align with both business needs and technical best practices. If you are passionate about serverless architectures, cloud infrastructure as code, and driving operational excellence, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement serverless cloud solutions using AWS services such as Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, API Gateway, and EventBridge.
• Architect and manage infrastructure as code using AWS CloudFormation and AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK).
• Optimize distributed systems for performance, scalability, and resilience, applying architectural patterns like caching, load balancing, and event-driven design.
• Work with cross-functional teams to solve large-scale business challenges, proposing technical solutions and strategies.
• Monitor and maintain AWS infrastructure, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Participate in code reviews, testing (unit, integration, and end-to-end), and security assessments.
• Contribute to the development of technical documentation, including architecture diagrams and infrastructure specifications.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in AWS cloud technologies, specifically with serverless services (Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, etc.).
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, including concepts like idempotency, eventual consistency, and message delivery semantics.
• Proficiency in AWS infrastructure as code tools such as CloudFormation and AWS CDK.
• Solid experience in DevOps practices such as CI/CD, monitoring, and automation.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to estimate, model, and solve large-scale technical challenges.
• AWS Solutions Architect or DevOps Engineer certifications (Associate or Professional level preferred).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to stakeholders.
• Familiarity with security best practices, including AWS IAM, authentication, authorization, and OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.