Senior Software Engineer (Cloud)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Cloud): Building and delivering custom software and cloud services for the UK public sector with an accent on microservices, DevOps culture, and outcome-based delivery. Focus on implementing CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (Terraform), and mentoring multidisciplinary teams to improve public services.

Location: Swansea, UK. Must be eligible for SC clearance (5 years continuous UK residency).

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 per year

Company

hirify.global helps public sector organisations transform and manage digital products and cloud services to improve society.

What you will do

• Develop custom software for central and local government as well as the NHS.
• Work across various architectures ranging from monoliths to microservices.
• Build and maintain CD pipelines to enable rapid, iterative production releases.
• Define architecture and infrastructure as code using Terraform and OpenAPI.
• Coach and mentor colleagues and customers in DevOps culture and technical skills.
• Implement cloud-native solutions using AWS Lambda and containerisation.

Requirements

• Experience writing tested code in an agile environment.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, Ruby, Python, C#).
• Experience with cloud platforms, databases, and APIs.
• Eligibility for SC clearance: 5 years continuous UK residency and employment history.
• Proven track record of self-development and mentoring others.

Nice to have

• Experience in digital consultancy or working directly with users.
• Proficiency in the React ecosystem with a TDD approach.
• Experience with Scrum, XP, or Kanban practices.
• Skill in pair programming and component-based design.
• Familiarity with architectural decision records.

Culture & Benefits

• 30 days of paid annual leave.
• Flexible working hours and parental leave options.
• Hybrid work model with part-time remote options.
• Access to a learning budget and mentoring culture.
• Flexible benefit platform including Smart Tech, Cycle to work, and health/pension plans.
• Inclusive environment with dedicated support groups for neurodiversity, LGBTQIA+, and other underrepresented groups.