Senior Serverless AWS Developer
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Job description
At Chemist4U, were looking for a Senior Software Developer (Serverless AWS Developer) to join us in a fully remote role. This role requires the building of software products across different areas of the business, such as the backend to the Native App, B2B applications and integrations around the NHS. This role encompasses working with the rest of the team to build features, investigate and fix bugs and improve our offerings., The ideal Senior Serverless Developer will bring a combination of hands-on expertise demonstrated through the following skills and experience:
Software Development
- Design, develop, and enhance software using AWS Serverless technologies (Node.js, TypeScript, CDK, React).
- Build scalable solutions for backend systems, integrations, and applications.
Ownership & Collaboration
- Take ownership of products within your squad.
- Peer review code and collaborate with other developers to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Work closely with the team, Software Architects and stakeholders to design and implement solutions.
Quality & Best Practices
- Drive best practices such as TDD, design patterns, and CI/CD processes.
- Ensure code quality and maintainability through robust testing and documentation.
DevOps & CI/CD
- Integrate front-end and full stack workflows into CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps
- Ensure smooth deployment processes and support release readiness
- Contribute to monitoring, logging, and alerting strategies for front-end services.
Continuous Improvement
- Stay up to date with industry trends, especially in serverless technologies.
- Contribute to process improvements and quality assurance initiatives.
Quality, Testing & Performance
- Establish and maintain automated testing practices using tools like Jest, React Testing Library, and Cypress
- Optimize application performance across devices and browsers
- Monitor and address technical debt, ensuring long-term code quality and maintainability
Team Collaboration & Mentorship
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and other developers to deliver features aligned with business goals
- Mentor junior and mid-level developers, providing guidance through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive engineering culture
DevOps & CI/CD
- Integrate front-end and full stack workflows into CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps
- Ensure smooth deployment processes and support release readiness
- Contribute to monitoring, logging, and alerting strategies for front-end services.
Requirements
Do you have experience in TypeScript?, The ideal candidate will have proven experience in serverless development, with a strong focus on AWS technologies. You will have solid programming skills in one or more languages, with TypeScript preferred, and a deep understanding of modern JavaScript, component-based architecture, and state management. You should have experience building and consuming RESTful APIs, along with familiarity with backend technologies such as Node.js or similar. Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git, is essential.
Qualifications & Experience
To succeed in this position, you will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
- A relevant degree such as Computer Science or a professional development course
- AWS certification preferable
- Able to demonstrate strong experience in working with Node.js and AWS
- Able to demonstrate experience in Frontend web technologies, frameworks such as React preferred
- Experience in working with APIs, either REST or GraphQL
- Experience working with Agile practices.
- Demonstrable knowledge of AWS Serverless technologies
- Experience in Infrastructure-as-Code, CDK or similar
- Experienced in CI/CD processes and unit-testing
- Knowledge of SQL or NoSQL databases
- Strong knowledge in computer science fundamentals, design patterns, web technologies, event-driven architectures, and so on
- Continuous learning mindset.
Benefits & conditions
Working with an NHS-focused organisation means doing work that truly matters, every day, youll help make a real, positive impact on the lives of patients across the UK and Ireland. And thats just the start. We also offer:
- Discounted gym membership
- Pension scheme
- Funded training
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
- 33 days holiday
- Health & Wellbeing benefits
- Staff discount
- Sick Pay Scheme
- Blue light card membership is available
- Free seasonal flu vaccination
- Regular social events
- Casual dress code.
