Lead AWS Engineer
hace 4 días
Cardiff
Job Title: Lead Engineer Location: Remote-first (Cardiff office twice a month) Salary: £85,000 per annum Overview Were recruiting for an experienced engineer to take ownership of a cloud architecture that underpins a growing SaaS product used by thousands of customers. This role combines hands-on engineering with architectural leadership. Youll guide technical direction, redesign core AWS infrastructure, and ensure systems are secure, scalable, and well-governed. The position is not a management role in the traditional sense. The focus is on technical leadership through design decisions, problem-solving, and hands-on contribution. Key Responsibilities • Re-architect and improve an established AWS environment, addressing scalability, security, and governance., • Design and implement distributed systems, APIs, and data pipelines focused on reliability and maintainability., • Work hands-on with infrastructure-as-code and application development (~50% hands-on)., • Evaluate technical approaches and run proofs of concept to inform architecture decisions., • Support and mentor engineers within the team, encouraging sound engineering practices., • Define and evolve architectural standards and contribute to the roadmap for the wider technology function. Experience Required • Proven experience designing and maintaining AWS-based architectures (networking, IAM, security, automation, and monitoring)., • A background in a modern programming language such as Node.js, C#, or Java (the current stack uses Serverless, Node.js, and React)., • Sound knowledge of SQL and experience with NoSQL and data pipelines., • Understanding of distributed systems, serverless computing, and modern cloud-native patterns., • Ability to think through complex technical challenges and communicate design choices clearly., • AWS qualifications are distinctly advantageous. Preferred Background This role may suit someone currently working as: • AWS Solutions Architect, • Senior Software Engineer, • Lead DevOps Engineer, • Senior Data Engineer with strong AWS skills, • Technical Lead in a SaaS or product-focused environment Why Join • Opportunity to influence and define how AWS architecture evolves., • Work across a modern, serverless-first technology stack., • Exposure to a range of technical challenges at scale., • Remote-first culture with occasional on-site collaboration in Cardiff., • Stable environment focused on improvement, not firefighting. Hours: Monday-Friday, full-time Environment: Remote-first, collaborative, technically mature