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Edinburgh, Scotland - circa £450 (outside ir35) Contract Posted by: McGregor Boyall Posted: Tuesday, 5 May 2026
 
 

Software Developer (AWS Serverless)

Location - Remote with occasional trip to Edinburgh/Glasgow office

Duration - 6months with likely extensions

Day rate - circa £450 (outside ir35)

We are seeking an experienced Software Developer with strong commercial AWS expertise to support the transition from Legacy on-prem systems to modern, cloud-native solutions. You will play a key role in building scalable, serverless microservices using AWS and TypeScript within a collaborative, agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver serverless microservices using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and TypeScript
  • Contribute to replacing Legacy applications with modern cloud-native architectures
  • Enhance existing products with new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
  • Apply XP engineering practices including pair programming and test-driven development
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development and production environments
  • Promote best practices in code quality, testing, and maintainability
  • Mentor team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Strong hands-on experience with AWS (Lambda, CDK, S3, API Gateway, CloudFormation)
  • Proficiency in TypeScript or modern JavaScript
  • Experience designing serverless and service-based architectures
  • Solid understanding of Agile delivery and collaborative development practices
  • Test Driven Development (TDD)
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code and cloud monitoring tools
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable

  • Experience with Cypress or similar testing frameworks
  • Knowledge of inclusive, user-centred design practices
  • Familiarity with UI pattern libraries
  • Experience working on government-based projects with GDS/Digital First quality standards

Please apply today to be considered

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
IT
6 months
circa £450 (outside ir35)
McGregor Boyall
Luke Thomson
JS-BBBH169948
05/05/2026 07:31:49
About McGregor Boyall

McGregor Boyall is a privately owned global recruitment consultancy founded in 1987. We are headquartered in the City of London, with additional offices covering the UK & Europe, the Middle East and North America. We provide permanent, contract and project-based recruitment services focusing on the mid-senior candidate market. We deliver within Financial Services, Commerce & Industry, and the Public Sector. Our primary specialisms cover all technology verticals and core business functions.

Change & Transformation | Cloud, DevOps & Infrastructure | Data & Analytics | Development & Testing | Information & Cyber Security | Project & Programme Management | Risk Management & Quant Analytics

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