Software Engineer – Cloud and Integration

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Establish reliable, secure, and scalable middleware solutions to connect Arden University's core business systems.

• Design and implement integrations that address complex business needs.

• Enhance business processes and facilitate seamless operation among technology platforms.

• Oversee the performance and dependability of middleware services in a production environment.

• Ensure that integrations comply with security, regulatory, and technical benchmarks.

• Collaborate closely with development teams, product managers, and stakeholders throughout the University.

• Contribute to a cohesive technological infrastructure and support Arden's ongoing digital transformation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Solid grasp of software development principles, design patterns, and system architecture.

• Expertise in developing and troubleshooting applications using TypeScript and Node.js.

• Strong familiarity with AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, SNS/SQS, S3, DynamoDB, IAM, and CloudWatch.

• Background in designing and creating robust, scalable serverless applications and event-driven architectures.

• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

• Experience working with managed databases.

• Knowledge of unit testing, integration testing, and automated testing frameworks.

• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tools.

• Relevant cloud certifications, especially AWS Associate or Professional-level, or equivalent Azure or GCP certifications (desirable).

• Understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (desirable).

• Experience with PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials, and ISO 27001 (desirable).

• Experience in Agile environments, including sprint planning, release management, and incremental software delivery (desirable).

• Practical experience with Azure integration services such as Service Bus, Logic Apps, Function Apps, and API Management (desirable).

• Knowledge of GCP integration services and event-driven architectures, including Pub/Sub, and API management platforms like Apigee (desirable).

• Ability to work in the United Kingdom; Arden cannot sponsor skilled worker visas for this position.

🏝️ Benefits

• 30 days of holiday plus bank holidays.

• Closure during the Christmas period.

• Generous Aviva pension plan with company contributions starting at 7%.

• BUPA Cash Plan.

• Coverage for Private Medical Insurance (applicable to specific job roles).

• Access to Perkbox benefits.

• Opportunity to study any Arden course at no cost.

• Discounts for family and friends on Arden courses.

• A ‘Golden Ticket’ that allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education.

• Primarily remote working arrangement with minimal travel required to the Coventry head office or various campuses.

• Opportunities for professional development, collaboration, and internal career advancement.