AWS Lambda Developer - 6-12 months - Edinburgh - £400/day - Inside IR35

AWS Lambda Developer - 6-12 months - Edinburgh - £400/day

We are seeking a skilled AWS Lambda Developer to join a global technology services organisation on a 12 month hybrid contract, based in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will design and build scalable, event-driven serverless applications on AWS, integrating across a broad range of cloud services to deliver high-performance and cost-efficient solutions for a major financial services client.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy serverless applications using AWS Lambda alongside related services including API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, and Step Functions
• Write efficient, reusable, and maintainable code primarily in Python
• Optimise Lambda functions for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
• Implement event-driven architectures and integrate with microservices and third-party APIs
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and debug applications using AWS CloudWatch and X-Ray
• Ensure security, compliance, and best practices across all cloud deployments, including IAM policies and access controls
• Automate CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment and version control
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver high-quality cloud solutions

What You Will Ideally Bring:

• Strong expertise in serverless development using AWS Lambda, with solid proficiency in Python
• Hands-on experience across the AWS ecosystem including API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, CloudFormation, IAM, and CloudWatch
• Proven experience designing RESTful APIs and Back End services in a cloud-native environment
• Good understanding of cloud architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and security best practices for building scalable and secure solutions
• Experience with serverless architecture and microservices design patterns
• Desirable: strong grasp of AWS cost optimisation strategies and security best practices

Contract Details:

• Duration: 12 months
• Rate: £400/day
• Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid)
• Start Date: ASAP