Backend Developer (Java/AWSLambda/MySQL) Wigan, United Kingdom Posted on 20/08/2025 Johnsons 1871, Our services are diverse and our delivery more so. With depots throughout the UK, we offer the opportunity to welcome you into a community which thrives on inspiring the future pioneers of our industry, whilst upholding our old … to architect and scale futuresolutions-especially those leveraging .NET/C our evolving tech ecosystem. Key Responsibilities Design,develop, and maintain backend systems and RESTful APIs using Java and AWSLambda , ensuring high performance and scalablearchitecture. Optimiseand manage MySQL databases, focusing on schema design, indexing,and query performance to drive system reliability. Collaboratecross-functionally with frontend developers, UX … andshape scalable solutions for future .NET/C# projects. Requirements Provencommercial experience in Java for backend development (e.g. RESTAPIs, microservices). Hands-onexperience designing and deploying serverless architectures using AWSLambda . Deepunderstanding of MySQL -schema design, query optimization,performance tuning. Outstanding communication skills , capable of translating complex technicalinformation into clear, business-friendly language for non-technicalstakeholders. Adecisive and pragmatic contributor More ❯
Software Engineer (AI, React, Typescript, AWSLambda, Microservices, IaC) We are EM Code, formerly Code Computerlove. We are a Customer Experience, AI and Innovation Agency in Manchester. Since our inception in 1999, we have navigated substantial industry transformations and consistently adapted our attitudes, beliefs, and approaches to stay ahead. For over 25 years, EM Code has helped shape … skills and career. Requirements Your skills and experience 4 years or more minimum commercial experience as a modern Software Engineer Demonstrable experience in AI Models (OpenAI, Gemini or other) AWSLambda, Microservices, API Gateway, S3, Document Databases (DynamoDB, MongoDB, Elastic or similar) Infrastructure as Code (Serverless, Cloudformation, Terraform or similar) - DevOps mindset A solid working understanding of automation More ❯
Manchester, North West, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Adria Solutions
and other engineers to build secure, flexible, and well-documented APIs and services. Key Responsibilities: Design and build scalable APIs and microservices using Go Work with serverless technologies including AWSLambda and SST Implement and document RESTful services using OpenAPI Work with both SQL and NoSQL data stores Contribute to a culture of clean code, testing, and continuous … you care about doing things well, and you enjoy working with a team that shares those values. You might have: Solid experience developing with Go Experience building serverless applications (AWSLambda, SST) Familiarity with API-first design and OpenAPI documentation Knowledge of both SQL and NoSQL data storage solutions A proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving Experience working … in agile teams and delivering iteratively Why Join Us Work on a modern platform using Go, AWS, and React Native Flexible hybrid working with a supportive, high-performing team A strong culture of learning, experimentation, and collaboration The freedom to try new ideas, learn new tools, and shape how we work A clear path for growth, with real opportunities More ❯
Stretford, Lancashire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Adria Solutions Ltd
and other engineers to build secure, flexible, and well-documented APIs and services. Key Responsibilities: Design and build scalable APIs and microservices using Go Work with serverless technologies including AWSLambda and SST Implement and document RESTful services using OpenAPI Work with both SQL and NoSQL data stores Contribute to a culture of clean code, testing, and continuous … you care about doing things well, and you enjoy working with a team that shares those values. You might have: Solid experience developing with Go Experience building serverless applications (AWSLambda, SST) Familiarity with API-first design and OpenAPI documentation Knowledge of both SQL and NoSQL data storage solutions A proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving Experience working … in agile teams and delivering iteratively Why Join Us Work on a modern platform using Go, AWS, and React Native Flexible hybrid working with a supportive, high-performing team A strong culture of learning, experimentation, and collaboration The freedom to try new ideas, learn new tools, and shape how we work A clear path for growth, with real opportunities More ❯
Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Adria Solutions
and other engineers to build secure, flexible, and well-documented APIs and services. Key Responsibilities: Design and build scalable APIs and microservices using Go Work with serverless technologies including AWSLambda and SST Implement and document RESTful services using OpenAPI Work with both SQL and NoSQL data stores Contribute to a culture of clean code, testing, and continuous … you care about doing things well, and you enjoy working with a team that shares those values. You might have: Solid experience developing with Go Experience building serverless applications (AWSLambda, SST) Familiarity with API-first design and OpenAPI documentation Knowledge of both SQL and NoSQL data storage solutions A proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving Experience working … in agile teams and delivering iteratively Why Join Us Work on a modern platform using Go, AWS, and React Native Flexible hybrid working with a supportive, high-performing team A strong culture of learning, experimentation, and collaboration The freedom to try new ideas, learn new tools, and shape how we work A clear path for growth, with real opportunities More ❯
exciting opportunity to take on a pivotal role that will evolve into a management position. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in team management, a strong background in AWS, and a passion for driving innovative cloud solutions. We will count on you to: Operational Support for public cloud technology solutions, primarily focused on the AWS or Azure … cloud platforms. Obtain and maintain an in-depth understanding of AWS and Azure public cloud technologies to ensure all appropriate options are considered to support business initiatives. Act as a consultant and subject matter expert for Project Managers, Developers, and Engineering teams, to resolve technical obstacles and improve the product's vision. Work closely with multiple Project Management and … improve IaaS and PaaS service offerings. What you need to have: Experience of Oracle. Public cloud operations engineering with extensive industry-specific experience. Demonstrated experience managing and leading teams. AWS or Azure public cloud experience in an operational capacity. AWS or Azure Certification is nice to have, strong experience with a desire to complete certification will be considered More ❯
Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Software Delivery (Non-Technical)
achieve Our curiosity inspires the amazing We are looking for Engineers at both Senior and Principal Level for a hybrid role in Manchester to support us with expansion of AWS services and dependencies working with Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, NodeJS, React and CloudFormation, Lambda andAWS Serverless Technologies. In this role, you'll work on high-impact projects, architecting and … delivering scalable, secure, and efficient cloud-based solutions. You'll be using the latest in AWS serverless technologies to solve real-world business challenges across diverse industries. What You'll Be Doing: Designing and building scalable serverless applications using AWSLambda, CloudFormation, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, and more. Automating infrastructure provisioning using AWS CloudFormation and other … to deliver end-to-end solutions. Applying best practices for CI/CD, testing, and deployment in a cloud-native environment. What We're Looking For: Proven experience with AWS core services, especially Lambda and CloudFormation. Strong knowledge of serverless architectures and cloud-native development. Proficiency in JavaScript frameworks such as Node.js and React. Experience with TypeScript and More ❯
Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
BBC Group and Public Services
MLOps/LLMOps workflows. Collaborate with Data Scientists to deploy, serve, and monitor LLMs in real-time and batch environments using Amazon SageMaker, Bedrock Implement Infrastructure-as-Code with AWS CDK, CloudFormation to provision and manage cloud environments. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, Jenkins. Integrate monitoring and observability tools such … as AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana for infrastructure and model health tracking. Ensure software quality through Test-Driven Development (TDD), unit testing frameworks (e.g., pytest, unittest), and automated integration tests. Conduct regular code reviews, participate in pair programming, and advocate for clean code, modular design, and maintainable architecture. Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to design high-level system architecture for … cloud-first, AI-integrated products. Enforce security best practices (IAM, encryption, VPC configuration, audit logging) using AWS native services and third-party tools. Embed security throughout the software development lifecycle by integrating static and dynamic code analysis, vulnerability scanning, and policy-as-code tools into CI/CD pipelines-ensuring DevSecOps principles are applied from design to deployment. Promote More ❯
modern tech. Tech Stack & Environment Their core platform is Java based, but they're working with a modern mix of tools and services including: Java , Spring Boot React , TypeScript AWS , including serverless architectures Terraform , Docker, Kubernetes, Chef CICD , GitHub Actions, and more There's a strong engineering culture here: think internal guilds, dev communities, regular down tools days ("Hive … Days") to explore new tech, and a real commitment to continuous improvement. Bonus points if you have: Experience with cloud native serverless solutions (AWSLambda, etc.) Exposure to DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Chef, Kubernetes, etc.) A passion for building scalable, secure platforms What's in it for you? Aside from building tech that genuinely helps people More ❯
Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Cathcart Technology
modern tech. Tech Stack & Environment Their core platform is Java based, but they're working with a modern mix of tools and services including: Java , Spring Boot React , TypeScript AWS , including serverless architectures Terraform , Docker, Kubernetes, Chef CICD , GitHub Actions, and more There's a strong engineering culture here: think internal guilds, dev communities, regular down tools days ("Hive … Days") to explore new tech, and a real commitment to continuous improvement. Bonus points if you have: Experience with cloud native serverless solutions (AWSLambda, etc.) Exposure to DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Chef, Kubernetes, etc.) A passion for building scalable, secure platforms What's in it for you? Aside from building tech that genuinely helps people More ❯
Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
BAE Systems (New)
across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. AWS Engineer Job Title: AWS Engineer Requisition ID: 121770 Location: Manchester - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options … gives back to the community with plenty of opportunities to get involved with local community engagement and outreach activities to help build tech and cyber skills in the region. AWS Engineer: We are looking for experienced AWS Engineers to join our team following continuous growth and success in the UK Government sector. Our people are what differentiates us … forming teams from a mix of disciplines, which allows us to come up with cutting edge, high quality solutions. What background we are looking for: Plenty of experience in AWS and experience in solving complex business issues; Regarded as an AWS subject matter expert Demonstrable expertise with AWS services such as EC2, ECS, EKS, S3, LambdaMore ❯
Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Jane's Group
Job purpose: The primary purpose of the Cloud Engineer is to ensure that Janes remains safe and secure in the cloud throughmanagement and ongoing improvement of our multi-account AWS environment. The role sits in the PlatformTeam, comprising five engineers reporting to the Architecture Director, with a day-to-day focus on core serviceslike network, backup, monitoring, security and … a fast-paced agile environment, balancing an operational mindset with the need to deliver. The ideal skills and experience for this role are: Extensive cloud experience, with 5+ years AWS and an appreciation of Azure services. Experience operating at an organisation-level in a complex multi-account architecture. In-depth infrastructure experience across network, backup, observability, security and governance. … disaster recovery and service management principles and processes. Good understanding of agile and modern software engineering and development practices. Experience across a range of the following technologies: CloudFront, WAF, AWS Firewall, API Gateway, Transit Gateway AWS VPN, Zscaler ZPA, AWS Identity Centre, Microsoft Entra AWS Backup, AWS Systems Manager, Security Hub, Guard Duty, Microsoft Defender More ❯
provide mentorship to development teams. Collaborate with senior leadership, product owners, and stakeholders to translate business needs into architectural solutions. Design and implement microservices and event-driven architectures on AWS/GCP. Research emerging technologies and integrate them into solution design where relevant. Participate in estimation, planning, and risk management activities. Essential Skills & Experience: 10+ years in software development … with at least 6 years in Java/AWS microservices architecture. Proven experience designing RESTful APIs and microservices. Strong expertise in Java (JDK 17/21) and frameworks such as Spring Boot. Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases (eg, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Aurora). Hands-on with AWS (Lambda, ECS, DynamoDB, API Gateway, Step Functions) and GCP. Knowledge … Jenkins, Terraform). Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong understanding of design patterns, SOLID principles, and clean coding practices. Desirable Skills (Not essential): Certifications in cloud/architecture (AWS Architect, TOGAF, etc.). Experience with asynchronous programming and message brokers (SNS/SQS). Familiarity with event-driven architectures, CQRS, and Saga patterns. Exposure to tools like Datadog More ❯
highly skilled Java Technical Architect to lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance applications and solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical leadership skills, deep Java & AWS expertise, and a passion for designing clean and robust architectures. Your responsibilities: Architect and design scalable, secure, and robust backend systems using Java and related frameworks. Define best practices … and cross-platform solution designs. Lead the architecture and engineering of various architectures, including n-tier, micro services-based applications and event-driven architectures on both on-premises and AWS cloud, leveraging various PaaS/SaaS services including Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, Event Bridge, Aurora, DynamoDB, ECS, etc., to support large scale, high-throughput applications and enable … to keep the system architecture updated. Your Profile Essential skills/knowledge/experience: * 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 6+ years in Java/AWS micro service architecture. * Strong understanding of micro services architecture and RESTful APIs. * Proficient in relational and databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, DynamoDB). * Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWSMore ❯
highly skilled Java Technical Architect to lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance applications and solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical leadership skills, deep Java & AWS expertise, and a passion for designing clean and robust architectures. Key Responsibilities: Architect and design scalable, secure, and robust backend systems using Java and related frameworks. Define best practices … and cross-platform solution designs. Lead the architecture and engineering of various architectures, including n-tier, micro services-based applications and event-driven architectures on both on-premises and AWS cloud, leveraging various PaaS/SaaS services including Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, Event Bridge, Aurora, DynamoDB, ECS, etc., to support large scale, high-throughput applications and enable … risk management. Research emerging technologies and industry trends to keep the system architecture updated. Key Skills & Experience: * Solid experience in software development, with ideally 6+ years in Java/AWS micro service architecture. * Strong understanding of micro services architecture and RESTful APIs. * Proficient in relational and databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, DynamoDB). * Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWSMore ❯
Manchester, North West, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
BIOMETRIC TALENT
TypeScript (experience with Python or Rust is a plus, with the willingness to learn). Hands-on experience with SQL-based and NoSQL (Document-based) databases. Deep understanding of AWS services and cloud environments. Familiarity with AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK)and services like Lambda, SQS, S3, Cognito, EventBridge, and more. Experience with DevOps practices, including CI … to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences. Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable work. Client Tech Stack: Languages : Node.js, TypeScript, React Databases : PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis AWS Services : Lambda, SQS, S3, Cognito, EventBridge, CloudFormation, Fargate, SES, CodeBuild, CodePipeline, CloudFront, API Gateway, and more. What happens next? One of our Recruitment Consultants will be in touch More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £400 per day £400 per day Outside IR35 - Fully Remote role
to their customers. What makes this exciting Take ownership of technical leadership, mentoring engineers while remaining hands-on in the code. Work with a modern and evolving stack including AWS, Azure, .NET 8, Terraform, React, TypeScript, DynamoDB and event-driven architectures. Shape the technical roadmap in collaboration with product managers, architects and stakeholders. Deliver highly-scalable cloud-native solutions … team of engineers, setting standards, reviewing code and championing best practices. Collaborate on product strategy and influence architecture and design. Build secure, performant cloud-based systems using .NET and AWS/Azure. Drive adoption of Infrastructure-as-Code, automation and modern DevOps practices. Keep pace with emerging technologies and embed innovation into engineering delivery. Guide the team in Agile … and cloud-native development. Proven experience leading engineering teams in Agile, product-focused settings. Ability to design and deliver scalable, secure platforms with privacy-by-design principles. Expertise with AWS or Azure, Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) and event-driven systems. Experience with React, TypeScript and ideally GraphQL or micro-frontends. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical More ❯
reference and training. Provide support and guidance to teams on best practices for cloud development and operations. Skills & Experience Required: Core Capabilities: Solid understanding of cloud computing principles and AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.). Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Strong experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins More ❯
to technical documentation. Champion modern engineering practices and be proactive in pushing the stack forward. What youll bring Strong experience with .NET and building cloud-based systems. Familiarity with AWS or Azure, including serverless functions and microservices. Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases and messaging systems. Frontend experience with modern frameworks such as React and TypeScript. Strong communication … skills, an agile mindset and the ability to juggle multiple priorities. The stack youll be working with Cloud: AWS, Azure Compute: .NET 8, ECS, Azure VM, Lambda, Azure Functions Databases: DynamoDB, MS SQL Messaging: SNS, SQS, EventBridge, Event Grid Web: React, TypeScript DevOps: GitHub Enterprise, Azure DevOps, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines Useful extras Experience with Docker, Event More ❯
and RESTful API development . Experience with microservices , event-driven architecture , and cloud-native development . Strong understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis). Proficient in AWS cloud services especially Lambda, SQS, S3, Cognito, API Gateway, EventBridge, etc. Hands-on experience with DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, Docker, GitHub Actions). Familiarity with frontend … the ability to guide teams through technical decisions. A passion for quality, performance, and security. Highly Desirable: Experience with server-side rendering frameworks like Next.js or Remix. Familiarity with AWS CDK or Infrastructure as Code practices. Interest or experience in WASM or other emerging frontend optimization technologies. Prior experience mentoring teams or leading cross-functional projects. What happens next More ❯
Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
BBC Group and Public Services
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Job Title: AWS & Node.js Senior Software Engineer Salary: £57,000- £67,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. Band: D Location: Office Base is Salford, MediaCityUK, Dock House. This is a hybrid role and the … combining a live pair programming test and an interview with our software engineering teams. Your Key Responsibilities And Impact Join a dynamic team to architect, deliver, and evolve Node.js & AWS solutions addressing complex challenges that impact multiple internal teams and critical audience services. In this role, you will: Be an advocate for an inclusive culture, and help all members … of the team contribute to work and be heard. Mentor and coach other engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering professional growth. Create and adapt solutions using AWS services, to manage high traffic applications that serve millions of users every day Integrate monitoring and support tools to achieve operational excellence. Utilise modern testing standards and techniques to ensure code meets More ❯
API-driven design to streamline internal processes, boost efficiency, and deliver innovative solutions. The team's expertise spans a wide range of technologies, including Java and Python-based MicroServices, AWS/GCP cloud backend systems, Big Data technologies like Hive and Spark, and modern Web applications. With a globally distributed presence across the US, India and Europe, the team … or equivalent Nice to Have Experience in distributed computing frameworks like - Hive/Hadoop, Apache Spark Experience in developing Finance or HR related applications Experience with following cloud services: AWS Elastic Beanstalk, EC2, S3, CloudFront, RDS, DynamoDB, VPC, Elastic Cache, Lambda Working experience with Terraform Experience in creating workflows for Apache Airflow Benefits Roku is committed to offering More ❯
API-driven design to streamline internal processes, boost efficiency, and deliver innovative solutions. The team's expertise spans a wide range of technologies, including Java and Python-based MicroServices, AWS/GCP cloud backend systems, Big Data technologies like Hive and Spark, and modern Web applications. With a globally distributed presence across the US, India and Europe, the team … or equivalent Nice to Have Experience in distributed computing frameworks like - Hive/Hadoop, Apache Spark Experience in developing Finance or HR related applications Experience with following cloud services: AWS Elastic Beanstalk, EC2, S3, CloudFront, RDS, DynamoDB, VPC, Elastic Cache, Lambda Working experience with Terraform Experience in creating workflows for Apache Airflow Benefits Roku is committed to offering More ❯
Start date - 15th September Location TBD (Newcastle, Leeds or Manchester) - weekly travel Inside IR35 Support the standing up multiple environments on AWS Support the management of the AWS stack/Git pipelines across mix of React front-end, microservices, lambda functions, Kafka integration, possible mix of Transit Gateway/Private Link, use of Kong EE Skills required … REQUIRED/NON-NEGOTIABLE: - Full AWS stack (inc. Lambda, SQS, SNS) - IAM management for pipelines and users - Terraform or Cloud Formation - CloudWatch - Kubernetes NICE TO HAVE: - Kafka - Kong EE - Micro-UI patterns (jwt tokenisation and passthrough More ❯
Start date -15th September Location TBD (Newcastle, Leeds or Manchester) - weekly travel Inside IR35 Support the standing up multiple environments on AWS Support the management of the AWS stack/Git pipelines across mix of React front-end, microservices, lambda functions, Kafka integration, possible mix of Transit Gateway/Private Link, use of Kong EE Skills … required: REQUIRED/NON-NEGOTIABLE: - Full AWS stack (inc. Lambda, SQS, SNS) - IAM management for pipelines and users - Terraform or Cloud Formation - CloudWatch - Kubernetes NICE TO HAVE: - Kafka - Kong EE - Micro-UI patterns (jwt tokenisation and passthrough More ❯