Cloud Developer
Job in
City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2026-05-07
Listing for:
McGregor Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-07
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Cloud Engineer - Software, Software Engineer, DevOps, Full Stack Developer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Software Developer (AWS Serverless)
Location - Remote with occasional trip to Edinburgh/ Glasgow office
Duration - 6 months with likely extensions
Day rate - circa £450 (outside IR35)
We are seeking an experienced Software Developer with strong commercial AWS expertise to support the transition from legacy on-prem systems to modern, cloud‑native solutions. You will play a key role in building scalable, serverless microservices using AWS and Type Script within a collaborative, agile environment.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and deliver serverless microservices using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and Type Script
- Contribute to replacing legacy applications with modern cloud‑native architectures
- Enhance existing products with new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements
- Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams using Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
- Apply XP engineering practices including pair programming and test‑driven development
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development and production environments
- Promote best practices in code quality, testing, and maintainability
- Mentor team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong hands‑on experience with AWS (Lambda, CDK, S3, API Gateway, Cloud Formation)
- Proficiency in Type Script or modern Java Script
- Experience designing serverless and service‑based architectures
- Solid understanding of Agile delivery and collaborative development practices
- Test‑Driven Development (TDD)
- Experience with infrastructure‑as‑code and cloud monitoring tools
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience with Cypress or similar testing frameworks
- Knowledge of inclusive, user‑centred design practices
- Familiarity with UI pattern libraries
- Experience working on government‑based projects with GDS / Digital First quality standards
McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any grounds.
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