AWS Cloud Engineer

Talent — United Kingdom · Posted ~8 hours ago

Senior Contract Hybrid £350-£400 per day

Skills

AWS Serverless architecture API Gateway Lambda DynamoDB SNS SQS EventBridge REST APIs Event-driven architecture Agile Scrum Cloud performance optimization

🔓 Log in to save this job, tailor your resume & track your apply process — 7 days free, no card needed.

Log in to add to target list

Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

Work as an experienced AWS Cloud Engineer designing and scaling serverless, event-driven solutions for complex digital journeys. You’ll build integrations across web and mobile channels, develop cloud APIs, optimize high-traffic systems, and collaborate with architects in an Agile environment.

Highlights

Six-month contract working on high-performance, serverless and event-driven cloud solutions. The role offers exposure to modern AWS architecture, large-scale integrations, API performance, and Agile delivery.

Description

AWS Developer 6 Months £350 - £400 per day Inside IR35 1-2 Days per week in Berkshire We are seeking an experienced AWS Developer to design, build, and scale high performance, serverless, and event driven cloud solutions that power modern digital sales and service journeys across multi-channel platforms. Role Responsibilities Design and implement serverless-first AWS architectures using API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB, SNS, SQS, and EventBridge in alignment with technical architecture standards.Collaborate within an Agile Scrum team alongside Solution Architects to document, build, and deliver end-to-end integration solutions.Build high-volume, event-driven integration pipelines connecting web, mobile, and partner channels with core backend systems and third-party APIs.Optimize Customer APIs and platform performance using caching, queuing, and monitoring strategies to protect underlying SaaS platforms from high-traffic loads.Promote software engineering best practices, event-driven design, and serverless technology adoption across the full project lifecycle.Experience Required Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on AWS development experience with a strong serverless-first focus.Proven track record of building and deploying high-volume, high-performance cloud-native solutions to production environments using Node.js or similar.Deep technical proficiency with AWS serverless services, including API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, AppFlow, and EventBridge.Strong experience with event-driven architectures, SQL/NoSQL databases, and integrating AWS with third-party systems and backend SaaS platforms (such as Salesforce or MS Dynamics).Demonstrated expertise in API performance optimization, caching strategies, and high-volume channel integrations.Experience delivering in Agile/Scrum development environments.Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience; relevant AWS certifications are preferred.