Software Engineer (AWS, API Gateway, Route53, S3)
On site
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
£ 550 / day
Freelance
08-01-2025
Job Specifications
Software Engineer (AWS, API, Back-End)
Contract - 3 months
OutsideIR35
Edinburgh (2-3 days p/w with our Client ideally seeking local candidates)
Financial Services/FinTech
Experienced Software Engineerneeded for our Fintech Client in Edinburgh, for an initial 3-month contract. Our client is looking for a talented Software Engineer with extensive AWS experience and API Gateway Development experienceto join their team.
The role is Outside IR35 and is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days per week onsite in Edinburgh.If you're available now/at short notice and familiar with innovative FinTech solutions, we're keen to hear from you!
Role Overview: As an experienced Software Engineer (AWS, API, Back-End), you will be required to play a crucial role in developing/enhancing new services, ensuring high-quality, secure, and fit-for-purpose code that meets business and architectural requirements etc.
To be successful, skills & experience should include:Extensive Software Development & API Development experience, ideally with a focus on innovative FinTech Solutions
Proficiency in AWS services (Amazon Route 53, CloudFront, API Gateway, S3) with the ability to create an API Gateway
Additional knowledge/experience with mTLS authentication, OAuth, RESTful API development (Open API, JSON Schema)
Strong skills in TypeScript and Node.js would be highly advantageous
Knowledge of serverless computing (AWS Lambda)
Experience with relational databases (MySQL on AWS Aurora) etc
Previous experience in the Financial Services/FinTech sector
If you're available now/at short notice and ideally based in Edinburgh/Scotland, PLEASE APPLY NOW to be considered for this Contract.
We're seeking experienced Contract Software Engineers with the ability to hit the ground running in new organisations.
Head Resourcing is committed to being an inclusive business where diversity is valued and celebrated. Diversity to us, includes but is not limited to educational background, socio-economic background, neurodiversity, age, marriage and civil partnership status, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, race and ethnicity. As such we welcome enquiries and applications from everyone. We will be happy discuss with you any workplace adjustments you need in order to be at your best during the recruitment process.
About the Company
Hello, We are a people centric business and we believe every individual matters whether it is a candidate, client or colleague. We specialise in sourcing contract and permanent staff across the IT, digital and business change sectors. With a presence in Edinburgh, Glasgow and the North of England, however we work with businesses and candidates across the entire United Kingdom. Founded in 2001, we've grown organically through client recommendation, and hold an enviable reputation as a recruitment agency who really do think... Know more
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