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Job Description - AWS Cloud & Python Engineer
About the Company
Lightfoot is a forward-thinking technology company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that transform data processing and cloud infrastructure management. Our mission is to empower organizations with scalable, efficient, and secure cloud-based applications, leveraging the latest advancements in AWS and software development. With a commitment to excellence and a collaborative work environment, Lightfoot strives to attract talented professionals who are passionate about technology and driven to make a meaningful impact in the industry.
About The Role
We are looking for a skilled AWS Cloud & Python Engineer to join our team, bridging the gap between application development and cloud infrastructure. In this role, you will own the full lifecycle of data transformation applications - writing clean, efficient Python code and designing the AWS infrastructure required to run it seamlessly.
Working closely with our existing cloud engineers, you will focus on building, modernising, and deploying scalable data processing applications. The ideal candidate thrives on end-to-end ownership, using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) to deploy cost-effective, high-performance AWS architectures that handle large-scale data efficiently.
If you're passionate about solving complex problems and eager to leverage the latest AWS technologies, we'd love to hear from you!
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Location: This role offers the flexibility to be performed either remotely or on a hybrid basis from our Head Office in Exeter. For candidates who are not based locally to Exeter, we are ideally seeking attendance at the office every two to three weeks to support team meetings, collaboration, and relationship building. Ideally, this would involve two days in the office during each visit.
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Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Python development and hands-on experience with AWS cloud services. Proven expertise in deploying infrastructure using Terraform, containerisation technologies such as Docker and orchestration with AWS ECS, and familiarity with data processing and ETL strategies are essential. Candidates should demonstrate a good understanding of modern DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring tools.
Additional beneficial skills include familiarity with agile processes using Jira, and experience with programming languages such as Java and C++. A proactive approach, excellent problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills are vital for success in this role.
Responsibilities
- Application & Data Pipeline Development: Design, build, and maintain efficient Python applications for real-time telematics and large-scale data transformation.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Provision, manage, and scale secure AWS infrastructure using Terraform to ensure reliability and cost-efficiency.
- Cost & Performance Optimisation: Architect solutions with a focus on minimizing costs while maintaining low latency, high throughput, and high reliability.
- Cloud Architecture: Deploy serverless and containerised workloads utilizing AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, EC2, SQS, S3, and RDS.
- CI/CD & Automation: Develop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, building, and deploying applications and infrastructure changes.
- Monitoring & Operations: Implement performance monitoring and logging using AWS CloudWatch and X-Ray to ensure high availability and facilitate quick issue resolution.
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Benefits
At Lightfoot, we offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal well-being. You will have access to flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid options, enabling a healthy work-life balance. Our benefits include health insurance, pension contributions, ongoing training and development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment that fosters innovation. Additionally, you will be part of a dynamic team that values diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement, providing ample opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.
Equal Opportunity
Lightfoot is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our creativity and innovation, and we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.
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