Software Engineer - Cloud & AI Platforms

  • Nesta Consulting Ltd
  • Apr 14, 2026
Full time I.T. & Communications

Job Description

Hybrid (UK) Wimbledon office SC clearance required

Our customer is looking for a mid-level software engineer to join a small, high-impact team modernising our platform and building the next generation of AI-driven tools.

This is a hands-on role with architectural influence, combining legacy system modernisation with greenfield AWS-native development.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead containerisation and migration of legacy platforms to an AWS/Hybrid architecture
  • Design and build AWS-native systems, including AI features using AWS Bedrock
  • Shape and manage AWS infrastructure using Terraform and CloudFormation
  • Provide input into cloud strategy, deployment standards, and best practices
  • Work across a mixed tech stack (Perl, Python, Go, TypeScript/JavaScript)

What we're looking for

  • Experience with AWS and cloud architecture
  • Practical containerisation experience
  • Hands-on Infrastructure as Code (Terraform and/or CloudFormation)
  • Interest in AI platforms / Bedrock (experience a plus)
  • Comfortable influencing technical direction in a collaborative team

Why join

  • Real ownership and influence in a small team
  • Mix of platform modernisation and greenfield AI work
  • Hybrid working with regular time in the Wimbledon office

Requirements

  • UK-based
  • Eligible for UK Government SC clearance