Cloud Developer at McGregor Boyall, Edinburgh, £Negotiable Rate

Software Developer (AWS Serverless)

Location - Remote with occasional trip to Edinburgh/ Glasgow office

Duration - 6months 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

Please apply today to be considered

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