Senior Cloud Software Engineer

Senior Cloud Software Engineer

LOxford, OX1 (Hybrid)

£75,000 – £85,000 + Equity

Deep Tech Scale-Up

Intro

We’re partnered with a well-funded deep tech scale-up with a global footprint, currently scaling their internal platforms and looking for a Senior Cloud Software Engineer to play a key role in building systems that support cutting-edge research and engineering.

This is a high-impact opportunity to work in a complex, hybrid environment (cloud and physical systems), where your work directly enables breakthrough technology.

The Role

This is a hands-on cloud software engineering role focused on building and owning internal applications and cloud-based systems.

You’ll work across backend development and cloud infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on Python and AWS serverless architecture.

The role requires someone who can operate with high autonomy, move quickly, and take ownership of systems from design through to production.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and building cloud-based platforms and API-driven applications
• Developing Python services, tools, and automation
• Working with AWS serverless architecture including Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and Cognito
• Managing infrastructure using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab)
• Improving and redesigning existing systems and applications
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineering and research
• Supporting a hybrid cloud and on-prem environment
• Taking ownership of systems end-to-end, from design through to deployment and optimisation

What They’re Looking For

Essential

• Strong experience building backend systems and APIs in Python
• Hands-on experience with AWS, ideally serverless environments
• Experience with infrastructure as code such as Terraform
• Proven ability to own and deliver projects end-to-end
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, scaling environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

Nice to Have

• Experience with AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and Cognito
• Exposure to hybrid environments combining cloud and on-prem systems
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab
• Familiarity with VMware, Proxmox, or similar virtualisation tools
• Background in platform engineering or internal tooling

Tech Stack

• Python
• AWS including Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Cognito
• Terraform and Ansible
• GitLab CI/CD
• Bash scripting
• Hybrid infrastructure combining AWS and on-prem systems

Additional Information

• Hybrid working, 3 days per week in Oxford, OX1
• Flexibility on working patterns
• Opportunity to work closely with hardware and research teams
• Equity package alongside base salary
• Strong benefits including private healthcare and pension
• Opportunity to introduce new technologies into the business

Why Join?

• Work on cutting-edge technology in a deep tech environment
• High ownership and autonomy from day one
• Opportunity to shape systems in a growing company
• Collaborative and mission-driven team