At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop scalable, real-time applications using AWS and Python.
- Company: Innovative tech organisation based in South West, focused on cloud solutions.
- Benefits: Up to £70,000 salary, 25 days annual leave, health plans, and a pension scheme.
- Other info: Hybrid work model with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape impactful solutions and see your work make a difference in the real world.
- Qualifications: Strong AWS experience, expert Python skills, and knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
South West based innovative, technology-driven organisation looking for an experienced AWS / Python Cloud Engineer to help shape the future of their AWS-based infrastructure. You'll work on high-performance, cloud-native applications (in Python) that process large volumes of real-time data, collaborating closely with software, data and DevOps teams to deliver secure, resilient solutions across the AWS stack / services. You'll relish the challenge of creating solutions that impact real-world issues, where you can tangibly see your work impact the environment.
Location: Exeter, hybrid (two office days per week, preferably Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but not necessarily!)
Salary: up to £70,000 basic, plus bonus and benefits package.
What you'll be doing:
- Design, develop and maintain scalable, real-time applications using Python
- Build cloud-native solutions using AWS services including EC2, S3, Lambda, ECS, SQS and Aurora
- Deploy containerised applications using Docker and Kubernetes, implementing serverless architectures where appropriate
- Monitor application health and performance using CloudWatch and X-Ray, proactively resolving issues
- Collaborate with data engineers, DevOps and product teams, and take part in code reviews and Agile ceremonies
What you need to bring:
- Strong commercial experience building cloud-native applications within AWS, ideally including S3, Lambda, EC2, ECS, SQS and Aurora
- Expert-level Python development skills
- Proven experience designing highly available, scalable and resilient software solutions
- Solid experience with Docker, Kubernetes and Helm, plus Git, Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD
Desirable: exposure to Java or C++, or Microsoft Azure data services.
Why you'll love this job:
- Genuine autonomy to shape technical solutions and make a real impact on a growing platform, where you can see your work in the real world.
- 25 days' annual leave, plus Christmas closure and a day off for your birthday
- Life assurance, health and dental cash plans, and a pension scheme
If you're an experienced AWS Cloud Engineer, with strong Python coding skills looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and we'll be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.
Locations
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