AWS Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Xcede
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The AWS Engineer role is a contract position focused on leading technical delivery for a cloud transformation project at a major UK financial institution. The engineer will mentor teams, shape migration strategies, and drive hands-on solutions while engaging with stakeholders. This predominantly remote role requires occasional travel to Bristol and is classified as inside IR35. The position is expected to last between 6 to 12 months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Technically lead teams migrating Linux/Unix-based systems to AWS.
- Provide consultative guidance on cloud adoption and DevOps best practices.
- Use infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Puppet) to build scalable, repeatable infrastructure.
- Collaborate using GitLab and GitHub in a CI/CD environment.
- Work closely with engineering teams and stakeholders to define architecture and implementation strategies.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience leading cloud engineering initiatives in AWS environments.
- Strong background in Linux/Unix system administration and migrations.
- Expertise in Terraform, Puppet, GitLab, GitHub, and CI/CD workflows.
- Experience working in a consultative or strategic engineering role – e.g. Tech Lead, Principal Engineer, Architect.
- Confident communicator with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
AWS Engineer – Contract (6–12 months) Predominantly Remote | Occasional Travel to Bristol | Inside IR35
We’re looking for a seasoned AWS Engineer with strong technical leadership skills to join a high-impact project with a global IT services provider, supporting a major UK financial institution on its cloud transformation journey. This role will see you leading technical delivery , mentoring engineering teams, and shaping migration strategies as services are transitioned from on-premise infrastructure to AWS. You’ll be at the forefront of this transformation, driving hands-on solutions while engaging stakeholders at all levels.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Technically lead teams migrating Linux/Unix-based systems to AWS.
- Provide consultative guidance on cloud adoption and DevOps best practices.
- Use infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Puppet) to build scalable, repeatable infrastructure.
- Collaborate using GitLab and GitHub in a CI/CD environment.
- Work closely with engineering teams and stakeholders to define architecture and implementation strategies.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience leading cloud engineering initiatives in AWS environments.
- Strong background in Linux/Unix system administration and migrations.
- Expertise in Terraform, Puppet, GitLab, GitHub, and CI/CD workflows.
- Experience working in a consultative or strategic engineering role – e.g. Tech Lead, Principal Engineer, Architect – with the ability to influence and mentor teams.
- Confident communicator with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
Contract Details:
- Duration: 6–12 months
- Location: Remote-first, with occasional (monthly) travel to Bristol required.
- Travel: No travel expenses will be covered.
- Engagement: Inside IR35
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a meaningful transformation project for one of the UK’s most well-known financial services brands — all while partnering with a globally recognised IT services consultancy.