Senior Software Developer - 6 months - Remote

Job Title: Senior Software Developer
Rate: £450 (Inside IR35)
Duration: 6 months
Location: Remote
Clearance: BPSS
Stages: 2 Stages

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, development, and deployment of scalable, secure, and reliable cloud-based solutions.

• Design and implement applications leveraging AWS services including Serverless architectures, EC2, and SQS.

• Build and manage containerised services using EKS (Kubernetes), ensuring efficient orchestration and operational excellence.

• Develop infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible, establishing repeatable, automated provisioning.

• Own and enhance the CI/CD pipeline using GitLab, driving automation, quality, and release efficiency.

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code in Node.js, Python, and Bash.

• Integrate and manage API gateway and networking solutions using Kong (CE/EE) and Nginx.

• Implement robust observability practices using Prometheus, Grafana, and Alertmanager, ensuring system health and proactive monitoring.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, contributing to technical roadmaps and delivery plans.

• Provide technical mentoring and support to junior and mid-level developers.

• Ensure compliance with security, governance, and industry best practices.

Essential Skills & Experience

• SFIA Level 5-equivalent experience in leading technical tasks and advising on complex solutions.

• Strong hands-on expertise with AWS:

  • Serverless (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB)

  • EC2

  • SQS

• Advanced experience with containerisation and orchestration, particularly EKS.

• Excellent understanding of Infrastructure as Code, using Terraform and Ansible.

• Proven experience building CI/CD pipelines in GitLab.

• Strong coding and Scripting skills in Node.js, Python, and Bash.

• Experience with API gateway and reverse Proxy technologies: Kong and Nginx.

• Solid monitoring/observability knowledge: Prometheus, Grafana, Alertmanager.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead and influence technical decision-making.