Cloud Developer

  • McGregor Recruitment
  • Edinburgh, Midlothian
  • 07/05/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Software Developer (AWS Serverless)

Location - Remote with occasional trip to Edinburgh/ Glasgow office

Duration - 6 months with likely extensions

Day rate - circa £450 (outside IR35)

We are seeking an experienced Software Developer with strong commercial AWS expertise to support the transition from legacy on-prem systems to modern, cloud native solutions. You will play a key role in building scalable, serverless microservices using AWS and TypeScript within a collaborative, agile environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and deliver serverless microservices using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and TypeScript
  • Contribute to replacing legacy applications with modern cloud native architectures
  • Enhance existing products with new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements
  • Collaborate closely with cross functional teams using Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
  • Apply XP engineering practices including pair programming and test driven development
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development and production environments
  • Promote best practices in code quality, testing, and maintainability
  • Mentor team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Essential Skills & Experience
  • Strong hands on experience with AWS (Lambda, CDK, S3, API Gateway, CloudFormation)
  • Proficiency in TypeScript or modern JavaScript
  • Experience designing serverless and service based architectures
  • Solid understanding of Agile delivery and collaborative development practices
  • Test Driven Development (TDD)
  • Experience with infrastructure as code and cloud monitoring tools
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Desirable
  • Experience with Cypress or similar testing frameworks
  • Knowledge of inclusive, user centred design practices
  • Familiarity with UI pattern libraries
  • Experience working on government based projects with GDS / Digital First quality standards

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any grounds.