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 collaborating with stakeholders. This predominantly remote role requires occasional travel to Bristol and is classified as inside IR35. The position demands strong technical leadership and expertise in AWS environments.
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.