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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - **Company:** Ocho - **Location:** Belfast, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £55,000.0 - £65,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Software as a Service, Information Technology Consulting, Amazon DynamoDB, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Node.Js, Open Source Technology, Systems Architecture, TypeScript, ReactJS, Snowflake, Multi-Cloud, Technical Debt, AWS Lambda, AWS AppSync, Backend, Cloudformation, Vue.js, Servicebus, Event Driven Architecture, Optimization Algorithms, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Api Gateway, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Terraform, Data Pipelines, Serverless Computing, Microservices - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815155088-lead-software-engineer ## About the Role * 8-10+ years of backend development experience in cloud-first or SaaS environments * Strong knowledge of AWS serverless architecture: Lambda, API Gateway, Cognito, IAM, DynamoDB, S3 * Experience with event-driven design using SQS, SNS, EventBridge * Comfortable working in containerized and serverless contexts (12-factor apps) * Hands-on experience with observability stacks: metrics, traces, logs * Strong communicator able to interface confidently with both technical and non-technical audiences Bonus Experience * Familiarity with IaC frameworks (CloudFormation, Terraform, SAM) * Exposure to Snowflake, DBT, Airflow, or cost analytics/data pipeline tools * Knowledge of FinOps practices or cost intelligence platforms * Experience contributing to open-source platforms or cloud-native communities * Working knowledge of ML or AI-led querying and optimization techniques ## Description Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Ocho. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience - talk with your recruiter to learn more. Director & Principal Tech Recruiter Helping world class talent find a world class role. Lead Application Developer - Serverless Python / AWS / Lambda - Northern Ireland Fully Remote Salary: up to £150k+ Market-leading benefits package About the Company Our client is a high-growth, VC-backed FinOps technology company helping enterprises and MSPs optimize cloud costs across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Over the past decade, they've evolved from bespoke cloud consulting to a platform-led approach - offering cost intelligence, ML-powered recommendations, and deep cloud integrations. They are a founding member of the FinOps Foundation, a key voice in the emerging BillOps space, and are now scaling a next-gen cloud ROI platform - built from first principles to prioritise momentum, quality, and empathy. As they expand globally, they're investing in a best-in-class engineering team - starting with a core UK/Northern Ireland base. The Opportunity This is a strategic hire for a Lead Application Developer who will shape the technical foundation of a new cloud-native platform. You'll join as one of the first engineers in the UK/Northern Ireland team, working directly with senior architects and distributed peers across the US and EMEA. You'll lead by doing - designing and building serverless microservices, data-rich APIs, and resilient infrastructure that scales. This is a hands-on role that also offers long-term opportunities to grow into technical leadership as the team expands. First Principles That Guide Us * Our client has a bias for momentum over urgency. They build value by stacking repeatable wins - not just reacting. * They inspect and interrupt inertia. They challenge the status quo when it slows them down. * They disrupt and displace technical debt. They don't patch; we fix. * They stack small successes. Progress comes from consistently delivering value. * They lead with empathy. They support each other as humans first. Key Responsibilities * Design and implement scalable, event-driven backend services using Python and AWS Lambda * Build and refine APIs (REST and GraphQL) using AppSync, API Gateway, and EventBridge * Work with DynamoDB, Aurora Serverless, and S3 for cloud-native data solutions * Collaborate with frontend (Vue.js) and data platform engineers (Snowflake, Airflow) * Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, observability, and day-2 operational tooling * Partner with product and architecture teams to translate customer needs into working systems * Engage in cross-regional collaboration (US, EMEA, India) in a fully remote team * 8-10+ years of backend development experience in cloud-first or SaaS environments * Strong knowledge of AWS serverless architecture: Lambda, API Gateway, Cognito, IAM, DynamoDB, S3 * Experience with event-driven design using SQS, SNS, EventBridge * Comfortable working in containerized and serverless contexts (12-factor apps) * Hands-on experience with observability stacks: metrics, traces, logs * Strong communicator able to interface confidently with both technical and non-technical audiences Bonus Experience * Familiarity with IaC frameworks (CloudFormation, Terraform, SAM) * Exposure to Snowflake, DBT, Airflow, or cost analytics/data pipeline tools * Knowledge of FinOps practices or cost intelligence platforms * Experience contributing to open-source platforms or cloud-native communities * Working knowledge of ML or AI-led querying and optimization techniques Why Join? * Shape the early foundations of a new product engineering function in the UK * Work directly with the platform architect and exec team on roadmap and design * High trust, low-ego environment with global collaboration * Backed by strategic acquisitions and solid funding - no technical debt baggage * Remote-first culture with flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful ownership * Clear career paths into architecture, team leadership or cross-functional roles How to Apply If this sounds like your kind of role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply directly via this post, or reach out to Phil Gamble at Ocho for a confidential chat via LinkedIn or WhatsApp. About Phil Gamble Phil Gamble has over 20 years' experience in tech recruitment, supporting high-growth product teams across the UK, US and Ireland. Known for his personal, candidate-first approach, Phil is trusted by engineers and hiring leaders alike. "Phil was by far the best recruiter I have ever dealt with..." "Phil doesn't treat his candidates as resources - he takes the time to understand you." "Phil helped me find a role that perfectly matched my goals - twice!" Seniority level * Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type * Employment typeFull-time Job function * Job functionInformation Technology * IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ocho by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for "Software Engineer" roles. 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