Senior Cloud Native Engineer - #1661642

Description

Portside Consulting is proud to partner with a leading consulting, technology, and digital transformation firm headquartered in Manchester, UK.

We are currently recruiting a highly skilled Senior Cloud Native Engineer who is ready and willing to relocate to the UK to join their dynamic and innovative team.

Role Description

Key Responsibilities: As a senior member of the AWS Engineering Team, you will work with clients to design, build, and implement cutting-edge cloud-native solutions. With a software engineering mindset, you’ll apply your expertise in AWS and related technologies to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, taking ownership of end-to-end delivery, and acting as a trusted advisor to clients and colleagues alike.

Drive cloud-native solutions by leveraging AWS services, DevOps principles, and modern software engineering practices. Build and manage robust, scalable infrastructure and serverless architectures using Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes, and AWS serverless technologies. Foster continuous improvement by embracing Agile and SCRUM methodologies and facilitating stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment on project goals.

Qualifications

• AWS Certification Preferred - but not required


• Trade Certificates advantageous


• 3 - 5 Years Experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS preferred) and knowledge of cloud-native application development. Proficiency in Kubernetes and managing containerised applications at scale. Strong foundation in Infrastructure as Code (such as Terraform or CloudFormation). Application development skills with experience in one or more programming languages, such as Java, Go, or Python. A DevOps mindset with practical experience in continuous delivery, GitOps, and Agile/SCRUM methodologies