Software Engineer / Developer
La Fosse
2 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Shift work Languages
EnglishJob location
Tech stack
API
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing Security
Django
Python
Live Connect (Windows)
Systems Development Life Cycle
Next.js
React
Flask
FastAPI
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Containerization
Angular
Kubernetes
Production Code
Front End Software Development
Api Gateway
Terraform
Devsecops
Docker
Microservices
Job description
We are working with a secure public-sector programme delivering mission-critical digital services used at national scale., * Designing and building cloud-native applications on AWS
- Developing backend services and APIs, primarily in Python
- Defining and maintaining infrastructure using Terraform
- Working across the full SDLC: design, build, test, deploy, and operate
- Collaborating with product, platform, and security teams in agile delivery
- Supporting secure, scalable, and resilient systems in production
- Contributing to CI/CD pipelines and operational best practices
- Working on systems that matter - national services, defence, or critical infrastructure
Requirements
They are looking for an experienced Software Engineer / Developer with strong cloud-native engineering skills to design, build, and operate modern systems in highly regulated environments.
This is a hands-on engineering role - you will be writing production code, working closely with infrastructure, and contributing across the full delivery lifecycle., * Strong experience as a Software Engineer / Developer
- AWS (e.g. Lambda, ECS/EKS, EC2, S3, RDS, API Gateway)
- Python used in production environments
- Terraform (infrastructure as code)
- Experience building APIs and backend services
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployment
- Comfortable working in secure or regulated environments, * Experience with FastAPI, Flask, Django, or similar frameworks
- Exposure to frontend technologies (React, Next.js, Angular)
- Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Background in public sector, defence, or government programmes
- Understanding of DevSecOps and cloud security best practices
- Experience supporting live services at scale
Benefits & conditions
- Work on high-impact, nationally significant systems
- Modern cloud and engineering practices
- Highly skilled, clearance-holding engineering teams
- Flexible working arrangements (where clearance allows)
- Competitive day rate or salary (dependent on clearance and experience)