Senior Software Engineer / Cloud DevOps Engineer (AWS)

Senior Software Engineer / Cloud DevOps Engineer (AWS)

My client, a global bank based in London, is looking for a contract Senior Software Engineer / Cloud DevOps Engineer (AWS). The Senior Software Engineer will be supporting development of services on Public Cloud platforms. Design and implement resilient frontend clients, backend services, infrastructure automation, and cloud-native solutions.

Strong software development skills combined with DevOps proficiency, particularly across AWS.

6 month contract (will extend), paying up to 890 per day. Hybrid working, 2 days a week in their Sheffield office.

Key skills: Strong in Golang & Python Skilled in RESTful APIs, microservices, Kubernetes, serverless functions, and database technologies (Relational & NoSQL). Cloud & DevOps Expertise: Extensive AWS experience (GCP desirable), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab), containerisation, monitoring, and cost optimisation. Security & Compliance: Solid understanding of cryptography, cloud security principles, audit, and compliance, particularly in regulated industries like finance. Additional Skills: Linux administration, integration services (messaging/streams), automation scripting, non-functional testing, and Agile methodology. Liquibase or similar tools for database change management and version control. Desirable: AWS certifications and prior experience in financial services or regulated sectors.

Responsibilities: Backend & Frontend Development: Design, build, and maintain secure, high-performance REST API services and frontend clients using Python, Golang, Docker, and cloud-native technologies. Database & Compliance: Manage database schema changes via Liquibase, ensuring adherence to audit and regulatory standards. CI/CD & DevOps Integration: Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines with strong traceability and collaboration across DevOps and Security teams. Cloud Infrastructure Management: Monitor, optimize, and secure AWS infrastructure for resilience and cost efficiency. Operational Support & Incident Resolution: Provide production support, conduct root cause analysis, and resolve performance issues.

Please apply now for immediate consideration and further details.

Keywords: Software engineer, DevOps, Python, GoLang, Docker, Cloud-Native, Liquidbase, CI/CD, Storage, Linux, SQL, APIs, Monitoring (Elk / Splunk / Prometheus / Grafana), Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Infra as code, Bank, Banking.

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