Senior Software Engineer, AWS

Location: Langley Mill

Within your role as Senior Software Engineer AWS, no two days will look the same; with a variety of projects there’s always something new to learn. You will be joining an already established and talented team, which is currently 150 strong and comprised of Apprentice Engineers through to Solution Architects. You will be provided a clear, individual career path with full training, support and mentorship as required to ensure you are reaching your full potential.

At Microlise, there is no limit to the personal and professional development opportunities available. If you've got the drive and passion to succeed with an apt to learning new technologies, then we've got the roles for you!

You will be involved in a variety of projects within the Software Engineering team such as regular stand ups, fixing bugs, project, and design, and supporting junior members of the team. Additionally, you will also be part of sprint reviews and demos, product release cycles and reports, to name a few of your responsibilities.

At Microlise we know the importance of a good work/life balance, so offer flexible working opportunities with a low overtime culture; there’s a reason our average length of service is 7+ years! If you are looking for a new challenge and have a strong technical background then we want to hear from you!

What we're looking for:

A degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, with a strong understanding of core software engineering principles.

Proven commercial experience working as a Software Engineer within an Agile environment.

Strong development experience using C# and .NET technologies.

Experience developing, deploying and supporting applications within AWS cloud environments.

Knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, IAM and Cloud Watch.

Understanding of cloud-native architectures, scalability, security and resilience principles within AWS.

Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS Cloud Formation would be advantageous.

Knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts, including polymorphism, inheritance and SOLID principles.

Experience working with Microsoft SQL Server and relational databases.

Understanding of modern software architecture, including Microservices.

Experience with unit testing and a commitment to producing high-quality, maintainable code.

Knowledge of design patterns and software optimisation techniques.

A good understanding of different testing approaches and software quality practices.

Experience participating in code reviews, sprint ceremonies and collaborative development practices.

The ability to coach, mentor and support less experienced engineers.

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve technical issues.

A collaborative approach and excellent communication skills.

Passion for technology, continuous learning and personal development.

A positive, proactive mindset with a desire to contribute to both team and business success

Recruitment Process

For successful candidates, interviews will take place whilst the advert is still live, via telephone, in person and video conferencing; so don’t delay getting your application in!

As part of the Microlise interview process, you’ll need to attend an in-person interview at our Head Office in Eastwood, Nottingham, for at least one of the interview stages.

Why Microlise?

When your groceries arrive at your door or you sign for your online parcel, one or more of our software, telematics or proof-of-purchase solutions has probably been used. Our solutions deliver value to many of the UK’s leading grocery retailers and food logistics providers as well as to household names including JCB, Eddie Stobart, Carlsberg, Waitrose.

Proudly Midlands-based, Microlise has…