Job Specifications
Cloud Application Developer
Location: London, UK (5 days on site)
Employment Type: Full-time, Mid-Senior level
About the Opportunity
Sanderson is collaborating with a leading UK-based organisation seeking skilled Cloud Application Developers to support a platinum-level account. In this role, you'll work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to design, build, and deliver high-availability, automated, cloud-native applications using AWS cloud technologies.
This is an opportunity to contribute to mission-critical projects, developing applications that power secure, modernised platforms and deliver real value in highly complex environments.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements, technical context, and strategic goals
Design, build, and deploy scalable cloud applications across AWS environments
Implement innovative solutions using automation and modern software practices
Ensure applications meet security and compliance requirements
Provide input on emerging technologies and drive best practice adoption
Support testing, monitoring, and performance tuning to maintain high-availability services
Essential Skills & Experience
Strong software development background, ideally with cloud application delivery
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, React, or Go
Experience working with Linux environments and cloud-native development
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, source control, and DevOps practices
Excellent collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work in Agile, fast-moving environments
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Desirable Skills & Technologies
Experience with AWS (preferred) or Azure deployments and architectures
Web application services: NGINX, Apache, JBoss
Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) or Behaviour Driven Development (BDD)
API development and integration (Go preferred but not essential)
Familiarity with JavaScript front-end frameworks, HTML5, and CSS3
Understanding of asynchronous programming models
Knowledge of monitoring tools (ELK, Nagios, DataDog, Splunk, New Relic)
Experience with Atlassian Toolset (Jira, Confluence, etc.)
Understanding of databases and query languages
Awareness of identity and access management technologies (ADFS, OIDC, OAuth2, Keycloak, Red Hat SSO)
Security Clearance Requirements
Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible for national security clearance. To meet this requirement, applicants must:
Be sole British citizens (dual nationality is not permitted)
Have not spent more than 30 consecutive days outside the UK in the past 10 years
Have no criminal record
Have no significant financial irregularities (e.g., bankruptcy, outstanding debt issues)
Unfortunately, candidates who do not meet these criteria cannot be considered for this position.
Why You'll Enjoy Working Here
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (pension, private health cover, childcare vouchers, gym membership, and more)
Hybrid working model with flexibility and in-person collaboration
Access to training, certifications, and structured progression opportunities
Inclusive and collaborative culture with a focus on innovation, wellbeing, and professional growth
Apply via Sanderson to join a high-performing team building secure, cloud-native applications for nationally significant projects.
All applications are handled in strict confidence.