We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients'' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.Our client, a major UK retail bank, provides every day banking services to over 17 million retail customers. The banks expertise and services span across Business Services, Corporate banking, Wealth Management, Group Functions, Retail and Investment Banking.On behalf of this organisation, AMS are looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer/Platform Engineer (API andamp; Cloud) for a 6 Month contract based in Edinburgh or London.The Role andamp; Responsibilities:The Backend Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and operating secure, scalable APIs and Back End services in cloud native environments. The role centres on API development using modern API gateways on AWS or GCP, applying API standards, DevSecOps, and industry best practices, and delivering solutions within SCRUM agile ways of working. Design, develop, and maintain Back End services and APIs (REST and event driven).Build and operate APIs and MCPs using Apigee Hybrid/X.Apply API standards and industry best practices for design, versioning, security, documentation, and life cycle management.Embed DevSecOps practices across CI/CD pipelines and r