Senior AWS Engineer

Job Description Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain cloud-native applications using AWS serverless services (e.g., Lambda, API Gateway, Dynamo
  
  DB, SQS, Cognito, Cloud Watch).
• Develop infrastructure as code using AWS CDK or similar tools (e.g., Terraform, Cloud Formation).
• Able to build front/back‑end solutions.
• Contribute to event‑driven and microservices architectures.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, support Dev Ops processes (CI/CD pipelines, configuration management), and troubleshoot issues across the stack.

• Strong hands‑on experience with AWS services, especially Lambda, API Gateway, Dynamo
  
  DB, SQS, Cognito, Cloud Watch.
• Proficiency in one or more languages such as Python, Java, Golang, Type Script, React.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (AWS CDK, Terraform, or Cloud Formation).
• Solid understanding of microservices and event‑driven architectures.
• Familiarity with Dev Ops tooling.
• Experience with test‑driven development and relevant frameworks.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across the stack.

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance‑Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits.
• Strong career progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible/remote working – Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people's individual circumstances and offers flexibility to help achieve a healthy work‑life balance.
• Financial wellbeing initiatives including pension, private healthcare cover, life assurance, financial advice and an employee discount scheme.
• Employee wellbeing schemes including gym discounts, bike to work, fitness classes, mindfulness workshops, employee assistance programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including Version 1's Annual Excellence Awards & “Call‑Out” platform.
• Environment, social and community first initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.