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About Us
Leighton: 32 years and counting. Experienced and agile. Trusted by some of the world’s biggest brands. We develop and deliver custom software. We use technology to make money, save money, create efficiencies, integrate systems, solve problems. To help our customers thrive. We have a pool of talent. To manage projects. Test to high standards. Create user experiences for every type of user. We include, include, include. Our service is personal. We know your name. We can do amazing things with tech. We’ve got the talent. We decide what’s best for our customer together.
Our Values
The Leighton culture defines how we do business and how we interact with our colleagues and customers. It makes us unique and provides us with a competitive advantage
- We act with honesty and truth, always!
- We collaborate to bring our purpose to life in a caring and supportive way
- We nurture our amazing people to be the best version of themselves
- Passionate about what we do, proud of what we achieve
- Our curiosity inspires the amazing
We are looking for Engineers at both
Senior and
Principal Level for a
hybrid role in Manchester to support us with expansion of AWS services and dependencies working with
Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, NodeJS, React and CloudFormation, Lambda and AWS Serverless Technologies.
In this role, you’ll work on high-impact projects, architecting and delivering scalable, secure, and efficient cloud-based solutions. You’ll be using the latest in AWS serverless technologies to solve real-world business challenges across diverse industries.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Designing and building scalable serverless applications using AWS Lambda, CloudFormation, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, and more.
- Automating infrastructure provisioning using AWS CloudFormation and other IaC tools.
- Developing and maintaining applications using JavaScript (Node.js, React), TypeScript, and Java.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
- Applying best practices for CI/CD, testing, and deployment in a cloud-native environment.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience with AWS core services, especially Lambda and CloudFormation.
- Strong knowledge of serverless architectures and cloud-native development.
- Proficiency in JavaScript frameworks such as Node.js and React.
- Experience with TypeScript and Java in backend or full-stack development roles.
- Solid understanding of modern development practices including version control (Git), unit testing, and agile methodologies.
- A proactive mindset with the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.
Why Join Us?
At Leighton, we don’t just build software—we create value for our customers and opportunities for our people. Here’s why you’ll love being part of our team:
- Competitive salary & benefits
- Recognised as a Best Workplace in Tech 2024/25
- Flexible & inclusive work environment (hybrid working)
- Opportunities for career growth & continuous learning
- A collaborative, innovation-driven culture