AWS Cloud Native & API Developer

Location: London (Hybrid)
Max Rate: £430 per day Inside IR35
Duration: Until January 2026

Role Description:
We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Native & API Developer to join our team for a long-term contract role. The successful candidate will work on cutting-edge AWS serverless solutions, event-driven integrations, and API development. You will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and deploying AWS cloud-native applications while collaborating closely with agile teams to deliver business value.

Key Responsibilities:

• AWS Serverless Solution Design: Design and implement serverless solutions using AWS technologies, with a focus on event-driven integration patterns.
• API Development: Build and manage API products, utilizing tools like Apigee for API management, versioning, and documentation.
• Backend Development: Work with Python (primary) and Typescript (secondary) to deliver Back End and compute solutions.
• Cloud-Native Development: Participate in the design and development of AWS cloud-native applications, ensuring best practices for scalability, performance, and security.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Product Owners, customers, and stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver software solutions.
• DevOps and Automation: Use DevOps tools like Jenkins, Bamboo, Git, etc., to support deployment and integration processes.
• Security and Testing: Ensure secure solutions and implement automated testing principles for the Back End solutions.
• Monitoring & Remediation: Support, monitor, and maintain production systems, investigate issues using observability tools (eg, Splunk, Datadog), and create remediation plans.

• AWS Serverless Solutions: Extensive experience in designing and implementing serverless applications on AWS.
• API Development & Management: Strong experience in building and managing APIs using Apigee, with knowledge of API versioning, documentation, and developer onboarding.
• Backend Languages: Proficiency in Python and Typescript for Back End and compute development.
• Cloud-Native Solutions: Experience in the development of AWS cloud-native solutions, including working with various databases (SQL and NoSQL).
• DevOps Tools: Experience with deployment tools such as Jenkins, Bamboo, or Git.
• Security: Solid understanding of security protocols and standards in cloud environments.
• Event-Driven Integrations: Expertise in event-driven integration patterns within AWS.
• Agile Practices: Experience in delivering features as part of an agile team (Scrum, Kanban, etc.), collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Automated Testing: Experience applying automated testing principles to ensure high-quality solutions.