Software Engineer (Cloud and Integration)

Arden University

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Software Engineer (Cloud and Integration) will join Arden University's Technology Department and connect core business systems by developing and maintaining reliable, secure and scalable middleware solutions. The role designs and delivers integrations that support complex business requirements, improve processes and enable technology platforms to work seamlessly together. It also takes responsibility for the performance and reliability of middleware services in production, ensuring integrations meet security, compliance and technical standards. The engineer works closely with development teams, product managers and stakeholders across the University to help shape a well-connected technology environment that supports evolving business needs and continued digital development. The position operates primarily remotely, with little to no travel to the Coventry head office or campuses; an Arden work location is included in the employment contract. Two roles are available. Arden cannot sponsor skilled worker visas for this role.

Requirements

Strong understanding of software development principles, design patterns and architecture.
Proficiency in developing and debugging applications using TypeScript and Node.js.
Strong working knowledge of AWS services, including Lambda, API Gateway, SNS/SQS, S3, DynamoDB, IAM and CloudWatch.
Experience designing and developing robust, scalable serverless applications and event-driven architectures.
Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Experience integrating with managed databases.
Understanding of unit testing, integration testing and automated testing frameworks.
Experience using monitoring, logging and observability tools.

Nice To Haves

Relevant cloud certifications, particularly AWS Associate or Professional-level qualifications, or equivalent certifications in Azure or GCP.
Understanding of front-end technologies, including HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
Experience working with security frameworks and compliance standards, such as PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001.
Experience working in Agile environments, including sprint planning, release management and incremental software delivery.
Practical experience with Azure integration services, such as Service Bus, Logic Apps, Function Apps and API Management.
Knowledge of GCP integration services and event-driven architectures, including Pub/Sub, and API management platforms such as Apigee.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain reliable, secure and scalable middleware solutions connecting core business systems.
Design and deliver integrations that support complex business requirements and improve processes.
Ensure technology platforms work seamlessly together through integrations.
Take responsibility for the performance and reliability of middleware services in production.
Ensure integrations meet security, compliance and technical standards.
Work with development teams, product managers and University stakeholders to shape a well-connected technology environment.