Senior Software Developer (BPSS Cleared) - Contract (Remote UK)

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Developer to join my client's team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in designing, developing, and maintaining cloud-native applications and infrastructure. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and efficient solutions, while ensuring best practices and continuity through documentation and peer reviews.

Clearance Requirement:

BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard)

SFIA Level:

Level 4 - Enable

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain software solutions using AWS services and serverless architectures.
• Implement containerized applications using EKS and manage orchestration.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible.
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in Node.js, Bash, and Python.
• Configure and manage API gateways and reverse proxies using Kong (CE/EE) and Nginx.
• Implement monitoring and alerting solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, and Alert Manager.
• Conduct peer and code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to best practices.
• Document processes, standards, and best practices to ensure continuity and knowledge sharing.

Required Skills & Experience:

• AWS Cloud Services: Serverless, EC2, SQS
• Containerization: Kubernetes (EKS)
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Ansible
• CI/CD: GitLab
• Programming & Scripting: Node.js, Bash, Python
• Tooling: Kong (CE/EE), Nginx
• Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, Alert Manager
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle and agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in secure coding practices and compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with BPSS clearance requirements and working in secure environments.