AWS Cloud Developer

About Us

Leighton: 32 years and counting. Experienced and agile. Trusted by some of the world’s biggest brands. We develop and deliver custom software. We use technology to make money, save money, create efficiencies, integrate systems, solve problems. To help our customers thrive. We have a pool of talent. To manage projects. Test to high standards. Create user experiences for every type of user. We include, include, include. Our service is personal. We know your name. We can do amazing things with tech. We’ve got the talent. We decide what’s best for our customer together.

Our Values

The Leighton culture defines how we do business and how we interact with our colleagues and customers. It makes us unique and provides us with a competitive advantage

• We act with honesty and truth, always!
• We collaborate to bring our purpose to life in a caring and supportive way
• We nurture our amazing people to be the best version of themselves
• Passionate about what we do, proud of what we achieve
• Our curiosity inspires the amazing

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated AWS Cloud Developer to support the implementation and enhancement of cloud-based solutions designed by our AWS Developer/Architects and Senior AWS Cloud Developers. The ideal candidate will have foundational experience with AWS services, software development, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC). This role provides a clear career progression pathway towards Senior AWS Cloud Developer and Developer/Architect positions.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Implementation:

• Work closely with Senior Developers and Architects to implement AWS-based solutions.

• Deploy and manage applications using AWS services such as Lambda, DynamoDB, RDS, S3, ECS, and CloudFormation.

• Assist in developing and maintaining Infrastructure-as-Code templates, primarily using AWS CDK.

Development & Automation:

• Write clear, maintainable, and efficient code for cloud-native applications, primarily in TypeScript (preferred), Python, Java, or Go.

• Support automation of operational tasks and infrastructure deployments through CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, CodePipeline).

Performance Optimisation:

• Assist in monitoring and troubleshooting performance issues within AWS solutions.

• Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions using AWS CloudWatch and X-Ray.

Security and Compliance:

• Follow established security practices and standards to ensure secure and compliant AWS deployments.

• Help maintain compliance with relevant industry standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, or ISO.

Collaboration and Learning:

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including product management and QA.

• Actively participate in regular team meetings, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions.

• Proactively learn and adopt best practices and standards shared by senior team members.

Cost Awareness:

• Gain an understanding of AWS cost management principles.

• Contribute to optimising resource usage to ensure cost-efficient operations.

Key Skills and Abilities

• Practical experience with AWS services and cloud-native application development.

• Familiarity with AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, RDS, S3, ECS, and CloudFront.

• Knowledge or experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools, particularly AWS CDK.

• Understanding of containerisation technologies (Docker).

• Basic experience with DevOps tools and practices such as GitHub Actions and CodePipeline.

• Familiarity with programming languages such as TypeScript, Python, Java, or Go.

• Knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices architectures, and event-driven design.

• Awareness of AWS IAM, security best practices, and data encryption methods.

Key Behaviours

• Effective communicator who is collaborative and open.

• Eager to learn and grow within the cloud development domain.

• Responsible and proactive in personal development and team collaboration.

• Enthusiastic about technology and cloud services.

• Adaptable, open-minded, and willing to explore new approaches.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to build practical experience and progress towards senior technical and architectural roles within our AWS cloud development practice.

Behaviours

• An open and genuine communicator
• Able to take responsibility for your actions
• Always learning and wanting to improve
• Takes responsibility for own development
• Love what you do
• Value and support your team
• Embrace who you are
• Open minded and willing to explore new ideas

What We Offer

We value our team and to attract exceptional people, we offer an excellent package! In 2023 we were recognised as one of the Best Workplaces in Tech by Great Place To Work UK, the global authority on workplace culture.

As a Leighton employee you can look forward to:

• A competitive salary this will be dependent on experience.
• A contributory pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
• A flexible approach to working hours
• Continuous personal development, career path and training
• And more....