Senior Cloud Software Engineer

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Senior Cloud Software Engineer ?? London, N7 (Hybrid)
?? £75,000 £90,000 + Equity
?? Deep Tech Scale-Up

Intro Were partnered with a well-funded deep tech scale-up with a global footprint, currently scaling their internal platforms and looking for a Senior Cloud Software Engineer to play a key role in building systems that support cutting-edge research and engineering.

This is a high-impact opportunity to work in a complex, hybrid environment (cloud and physical systems), where your work directly enables breakthrough technology.

The Role This is a hands-on cloud software engineering role focused on building and owning internal applications and cloud-based systems.

Youll work across backend development and cloud infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on Python and AWS serverless architecture.

The role requires someone who can operate with high autonomy, move quickly, and take ownership of systems from design through to production.

What Youll Be Doing Designing and building cloud-based platforms and API-driven applications
Developing Python services, tools, and automation
Working with AWS serverless architecture including Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and Cognito
Managing infrastructure using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab)
Improving and redesigning existing systems and applications
Collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineering and research
Supporting a hybrid cloud and on-prem environment
Taking ownership of systems end-to-end, from design through to deployment and optimisation

What Theyre Looking For Essential

Strong experience building backend systems and APIs in Python
Hands-on experience with AWS, ideally serverless environments
Experience with infrastructure as code such as Terraform
Proven ability to own and deliver projects end-to-end
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, scaling environment
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

Nice to Have

Experience with AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and Cognito
Exposure to hybrid environments combining cloud and on-prem systems
Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab
Familiarity with VMware, Proxmox, or similar virtualisation tools
Background in platform engineering or internal tooling

Tech Stack Python
AWS including Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Cognito
Terraform and Ansible
GitLab CI/CD
Bash scripting
Hybrid infrastructure combining AWS and on-prem systems

Additional Information Hybrid working, 3 days per week in London (Islington)
Flexibility on working patterns
Opportunity to work closely with hardware and research teams
Equity package alongside base salary
Strong benefits including private healthcare and pension
Opportunity to introduce new technologies into the business

Why Join? Work on cutting-edge technology in a deep tech environment
High ownership and autonomy from day one
Opportunity to shape systems in a growing company
Collaborative and mission-driven team

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Location:
Barnet
Salary:
£90,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT

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