Senior AWS Engineer

Key Responsibilities • Design, build and maintain cloud-native applications using AWS serverless services (e.g. Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS, Cognito and CloudWatch). • Architect and support highly regulated, multi-tenant EKS/Kubernetes clusters. • Develop Infrastructure as Code using AWS CDK or similar tools (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation). • Build and support modern web applications using React and TypeScript. • Implement and optimise REST and GraphQL APIs. • Contribute to event-driven and microservices architectures. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, support DevOps processes (CI/CD pipelines and configuration management), and troubleshoot issues across the technology stack. Essential Skills & Experience AWS & Cloud (Mandatory) • Demonstrated hands-on experience with AWS services, including: • Lambda • API Gateway • DynamoDB • SQS • Cognito • CloudWatch • Proven experience designing, building, deploying and operating AWS workloads. • Experience working in highly regulated and secure environments. Kubernetes & Platform Engineering • Demonstrated hands-on experience with: • EKS/Kubernetes production-grade clusters • Multi-tenant Kubernetes architectures • Platform reliability, scalability and observability DevOps & Automation • Experience implementing fully automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions. • Infrastructure as Code using Terraform (mandatory). • Configuration and deployment using Helm Charts. • Scripting and automation using Python and Bash. Application & Development • Proficiency in TypeScript. • Hands-on experience with React frontend development. • Experience developing and integrating: • REST APIs • GraphQL APIs • Demonstrated understanding of: • Microservices architectures • Event-driven architectures Quality & Testing • Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD). • Exposure to relevant testing frameworks. • Commitment to code quality, reliability and maintainability. Security & DevSecOps • Demonstrated understanding of: • Secure-by-design principles • DevSecOps practices • Security controls across cloud, container and CI/CD layers Collaboration & Problem Solving • Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across the full technology stack. • Ability to work in complex, distributed system environments. • Effective collaboration and communication skills. Nice to Have • Experience working in financial services or other regulated industries. • AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect and/or DevOps Engineer). • Experience with GraphQL security and API governance. Why Version 1?    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 offer 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, an