Senior Software Engineer (Typescript + AWS + Lambda)

Senior Software Engineer (TypeScript + AWS + Lambda)

12-Month Fixed Term Contract (strong potential to go perm or extend)

Full-Time | Fully Remote (UK-based)

70,000 80,000 + Benefits

Were looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer with strong AWS cloud experience to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract .

Youll play a key role in designing and building scalable, cloud-native applications that power our business - combining hands-on coding with architectural input and a focus on performance, reliability, and security.

This is an opportunity to shape modern serverless solutions in a high-traffic environment , working with cutting-edge AWS technologies and a collaborative, delivery-focused engineering team.

What Youll Be Doing

• Design, develop, and maintain modern, cloud-based software applications using TypeScript , Node.js , and AWS services (Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, etc.).
• Contribute to architectural discussions, driving best practices in software design and system scalability.
• Optimise code and cloud resources for performance, security, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with DevOps, QA, and Product teams to ensure smooth, automated deployments.
• Implement and enforce robust coding standards, testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across distributed systems and serverless environments.
• Apply TDD and design patterns to produce reliable, maintainable, high-quality software.
• Translate business and functional requirements into elegant technical solutions.

What Were Looking For

• Ideally 7+ years software engineering experience with a focus on back-end or full-stack development.
• Ideally 5+ years experience building applications on AWS , ideally with serverless architectures (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway).
• Strong skills in TypeScript (JavaScript or Go also beneficial).
• Experience with Node.js and event-driven or microservice-based architectures.
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins, Git, Docker) and IaC tools (Terraform or CloudFormation).
• Deep understanding of Agile software delivery, DevOps culture, and automation.
• Experience with unit testing , TDD , and established design patterns.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Desirable: Experience with AWS OpenSearch and/or AWS certifications.
• Desirable: Experience working in a Retail / eCommerce / Online / Web based company.

Why Apply?

• Fully remote role work from anywhere in the UK
• Opportunity to shape large-scale, cloud-native software systems
• Collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking engineering culture
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Must be a UK resident with current right to work (no sponsorship available)

If youre a software engineer first and foremost someone who loves writing clean, efficient code and building scalable, serverless solutions in AWS wed love to hear from you.

Apply now to help us build the next generation of high-performance cloud applications.