Cloud Engineer

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation seeking a talented Cloud Microservices Developer to join its growing technology team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced software developer who is passionate about cloud computing, microservices architecture, API development, and scalable application design. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining modern cloud-native solutions that support critical business operations and digital innovation.

Company Information

Join a forward-thinking organisation operating within a technology-driven environment that places a strong emphasis on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The company is investing heavily in modern cloud technologies and digital transformation initiatives, creating an exciting landscape for skilled software professionals.

You will become part of a highly collaborative team of developers, engineers, and technical specialists who are committed to delivering secure, scalable, and high-performing cloud solutions. The culture encourages knowledge sharing, professional development, and the adoption of industry best practices.

Responsibilities and Duties

As a Cloud Microservices Developer, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices using modern development frameworks and best practices.
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs, with exposure to GraphQL or gRPC where required.
• Develop and deploy cloud-native applications across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform environments.
• Create and manage containerised applications using Docker and orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes or managed cloud services.
• Implement event-driven architectures and integrate systems using messaging and streaming technologies including Kafka, RabbitMQ, Amazon SQS/SNS, or EventBridge.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement and enhance CI/CD pipelines, improving deployment efficiency and reliability.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise application performance, scalability, availability, and resource utilisation.
• Produce technical documentation, participate in code reviews, and support ongoing platform enhancement and incident resolution.

Qualifications and Skills

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Systems, or a related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience developing enterprise-level software applications.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience building and implementing microservices-based solutions.
• Strong experience with Java (Spring Boot), .NET, Node.js, Go, Python, or similar modern programming languages.
• Practical knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Git, CI/CD tools, and automated testing methodologies.
• Strong understanding of API security standards including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and JWT authentication.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and analytical skills, with experience working in Agile environments such as Scrum or Kanban.

Desirable Skills

The following would be advantageous:

• Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Hexagonal Architecture, or Clean Architecture.
• Apache Kafka and event-driven architecture experience.
• Service Mesh technologies such as Istio or Linkerd.
• Observability and monitoring tools including Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or OpenTelemetry.
• Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.
• AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or Kubernetes certifications.

Benefits and Perks

In return for your expertise, you can expect:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud and microservices technologies.
• Exposure to large-scale, business-critical cloud platforms and distributed systems.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Career progression within a growing technology function.
• Participation in innovative projects that drive digital transformation.
• A culture that values continuous learning, technical excellence, and employee growth.