AWS Cloud Engineer

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 Dev Ops 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. Suitable commutes may include:
Bath, Bristol, Plymouth, etc.

• 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 Cloud Watch and X-Ray, proactively resolving issues
• Collaborate with data engineers, Dev Ops and product teams, and take part in code reviews and Agile ceremonies

• 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

• 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.