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Senior Backend Developer – Serverless Python / AWS Lambda - Northern Ireland
Fully remote role
Salary: £100k+ marketing leading benefits package
About the Company:
Our client is a rapidly scaling, VC-backed technology company focused on delivering cloud cost optimization and FinOps solutions to enterprises and MSPs operating across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Founded over a decade ago and recently bolstered by strategic acquisitions, the business has made a deliberate shift from bespoke cloud tooling to a productized cloud ROI platform — driven by structured cost data, AI/ML insights, and seamless integrations. Our client is a proud member of the FinOps Foundation and a key player in emerging BillOps trends. They’re building out a best-in-class engineering function to deliver the next phase of growth — and this role will play a central part.
The Role:
This is an opportunity to be one of the first hires in a newly formed UK/Northern Ireland engineering team, acting as a proof-of-concept hire for a long-term buildout. The immediate need is for a hands-on Senior Backend Developer with strong experience in serverless AWS architecture, Python-based microservices, and distributed systems. You’ll join a remote-first team that spans across the US and the UK, collaborating through Slack and working with autonomy and speed. This role is pivotal in shaping the product's backend foundation — particularly for high-scale, data-driven APIs and event-driven infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Design and develop cloud-native backend services using Python and AWS Lambda
2. Build scalable microservices and event-driven systems using SQS, SNS, and EventBridge
3. Contribute to API development (REST/GraphQL) and data integration pipelines
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on architecture and system design
5. Interface with frontend engineers (Vue.js stack) and data platform engineers (Snowflake, Airflow)
6. Help define and implement CI/CD pipelines and observability practices
7. Support a feedback-driven culture focused on iterative delivery and continuous improvement
8. Communicate technical plans clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Essential Criteria:
1. 8–10+ years of software engineering experience, ideally in a SaaS or a cloud-first environment
2. Strong Python backend development experience
3. Deep understanding of AWS serverless tools (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, etc.)
4. Experience building distributed systems and event-driven architecture
5. Familiarity with GraphQL APIs and scalable API design
6. Exposure to cloud observability (tracing, metrics, logging) and DevOps workflows
7. Comfortable working in Slack-based, fast-feedback environments
8. Excellent communication skills and ability to work across regions
Desirable Experience:
1. Experience with time-series data and cost intelligence platforms
2. Familiarity with Snowflake, Airflow, DBT, or other data platform technologies
3. Background in data-centric product development or FinOps tooling
4. Exposure to ML-powered querying, analytics, or optimization
5. Experience in scaling microservices across hybrid/multi-cloud environments
Why Join:
1. Be one of the first strategic hires in the UK/Northern Ireland for a high-growth cloud optimization platform
2. Work directly with the platform architect to shape future technical direction
3. Join a well-funded company actively investing in platform engineering and analytics talent
4. Influence hiring strategy and help define the structure of a future delivery team in NI
5. Collaborate with high-calibre peers across three continents
6. Remote-first culture with flexibility and autonomy
7. Opportunity for growth into team leadership or architectural influence as the platform scales
How to Apply:
If you believe you meet the criteria for this role and are excited about the opportunity to join a product-led team with real momentum, please apply via this link. Alternatively, you can reach out to Phil Gamble directly for an informal chat via LinkedIn or WhatsApp.
About Phil Gamble:
Phil Gamble has over 20 years of experience in the Tech recruitment industry, successfully delivering on challenging IT recruitment campaigns in global IT software companies in the US, UK, and Ireland. He takes a personalized approach to understanding candidates and has garnered praise for his professionalism and dedication to their career goals.
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