Senior/Lead Engineer – Elasticsearch, AWS

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Full time
Location: London
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Job offered by: EMBS Engineering
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Category:
Job Title:

Senior/Lead Engineer - Elasticsearch, AWS, JavaScript/TypeScript Location:

UK / Remote Salary:

Up to c£90,000 (flexible for exceptional candidates) + excellent benefits

My client, a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, is seeking a Senior/Lead Engineer to join their team. This is a rare opportunity to take on a leadership role, influence the technical direction, and make a real impact on large-scale production systems.

As a Senior Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, developing, and managing my client's critical systems. With a focus on Elasticsearch, AWS architecture, and software development, this position offers a mix of hands-on technical work and mentoring responsibilities.

What You'll Do:

Mentor/lead a talented team, guiding professional growth and fostering collaboration. Dive deep into Elasticsearch, optimising and deploying it in complex, production environments. Architect and manage robust AWS solutions using key services such as Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, and ElastiCache. Develop scalable and efficient code - my client uses JavaScript/TypeScript, but they value engineers with a flexible, problem-solving mindset. Collaborate on the design and delivery of highly available, scalable production systems.

What You Bring:

5+ years' experience in senior-level engineering roles with expertise in the following: Elasticsearch - a deep understanding is essential. Hands-on experience running and supporting production systems. Strong knowledge of AWS services; certification is a bonus. Exceptional software development skills, particularly with JavaScript/TypeScript (or similar languages). Experience in line management or mentoring. AWS system design/architecture experience is highly desirable. A proactive attitude, leadership skills, and a passion for driving innovation.

What's on Offer:

Competitive salary up to £90,000 (possibly higher for outstanding candidates). Generous 25 days' holiday, plus your birthday off. Private medical insurance. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay for life's big moments. Access to perks like a cycle purchase scheme and tech purchase scheme. A supportive, innovative environment where your ideas will shape the future.

Why Join My Client?

This is more than just a role - it's a chance to be part of a company that values technical excellence, personal growth, and a collaborative culture. If you're looking to take your career to the next level and thrive in a role where no two days are the same, this is the opportunity for you.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now to start a conversation about this exciting opportunity.

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