About this role
Salary: £64,000 - 76,000 per year
Requirements: Deep working knowledge of relevant AWS services, primarily Lambda, API Gateway, SNS/SQS, S3, DynamoDB, IAM, and CloudWatch.Solid understanding of software development principles, including design patterns, architecture, and methodologies, particularly for middleware and service integration.Practical knowledge of event-driven architectures using services such as SNS, SQS, and Lambda triggers.Hands-on experience in a DevOps environment using infrastructure as code (IaC), automation, and CI/CD pipelines.Proficiency writing and debugging code in TypeScript (Node.js) and Python.Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, and AWS CloudWatch.Proficiency with IaC tools, particularly AWS CDK and Terraform.Exposure to unit testing, integration testing, and automated test frameworks.Practical experience with Git-based workflows and operational methodologies such as GitOps.Proven experience designing and developing robust, scalable serverless cloud applications.Experience integrating with managed databases such as DynamoDB, Amazon RDS (MySQL/PostgreSQL), or similar.Desirable: Experience working with security frameworks such as PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials, and ISO 27001.Desirable: Experience with agile methodologies, sprint collaboration, release management, and incremental software delivery.Desirable: Hands-on experience with Azure services, including Resource Groups, Service Bus, Azure Logic Apps, Function Apps, and API Management. Responsibilities: Own robust, scalable, and future-proof middleware products that enable reliable message delivery, translation, and validation between core business platforms.Embed complex and non-standard requirements within a flexible middleware framework to support advanced business capabilities and process improvements.Contribute to the evolution of a well-architected, seamlessly integrated ecosystem of products and services.Take operational responsibility for middleware platform performance and reliability in production.Deliver secure and compliant integrations that meet internal standards and industry best practices.Work closely with development teams, product managers, and other stakeholders to align integration solutions with technical objectives and evolving business needs. Technologies: APIAWSLambdaAzureCI/CDCloudCloudWatchDevOpsGitGitOpsGrafanaIAMSupportMySQLPostgreSQLPrometheusPythonSecurityServerlessTerraformTypeScriptNodeJSSharePoint More:
We are Arden University, an aspirational, multi-award-winning university focused on innovation and digital education, with a vision to make higher education accessible to career-focused lifelong learners worldwide. We are expanding into new disciplines, partnerships, and locations. This permanent Software Engineer (Cloud & Integration) role is in our Cloud Platform team within IT, reporting to the Lead Integration Developer. Our team develops and continually enhances middleware solutions and integration services; the wider IT department has around 60 employees and supports staff development and progression. The role pays £55,000–£65,000 per annum and is 37 hours per week. It is primarily remote, with little to no travel to our Coventry head office or local campus; an Arden work location is included in employment contracts, and remote-working arrangements are a non-contractual benefit. We offer 30 days of holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closure, an Aviva pension with contributions starting at 7%, a SimplyHealth plan option, private medical insurance for certain roles, Perkbox benefits, free study on Arden courses with discounts for family and friends, and a Golden Ticket for gifting a free Arden education. We are committed to making education accessible and to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace.
last updated 40 week of 2026