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Specialists who design, build, and manage cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services. A critical role in the modern tech stack, driving scalability and efficiency.

Open roles
24
Salary range
£60k – £100k
Hiring companies
16
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AWS Engineers are the backbone of cloud-native applications, ensuring that systems are scalable, secure, and efficient. They work with a range of AWS services to design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure. These roles are in high demand across a variety of industries, from startups to large enterprises, and require a deep understanding of cloud architecture and best practices.

What the role does

Inside the role of an AWS Engineer

A typical week for an AWS Engineer is a mix of designing and deploying cloud infrastructure, monitoring system performance, and ensuring security and compliance.

  1. 01
    Design and deploy cloud infrastructure using AWS services.
  2. 02
    Monitor and optimise system performance and resource usage.
  3. 03
    Implement and maintain security and compliance measures.
  4. 04
    Collaborate with development teams to integrate cloud services.
  5. 05
    Troubleshoot and resolve issues in the cloud environment.
  6. 06
    Stay updated with the latest AWS features and best practices.
Salary on the board

£60k – £100k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 8 priced listings posted in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

By seniority
£k base
Mid
60
70
2 jobs
Senior
70
100
5 jobs
Skills & tools

What hiring managers ask for

% of 10 listings posted in the last 12 months that mention each skill, extracted from job descriptions.

AWS
100%
Python
70%
Terraform
70%
S3
50%
VPC
40%
CloudWatch
40%
Linux
30%
EC2
30%
CloudFormation
30%
Ansible
30%
Bash
30%
CI/CD
30%
Career ladder

From Junior to Principal

A typical UK progression for aws engineers. Years are guidance — strong people move faster, and many senior folks sidestep into research, product or management.

  1. Level 1

    Junior AWS Engineer

    0–2 yrs

    Assist in the design and deployment of cloud infrastructure, focusing on learning and gaining hands-on experience with AWS services.

  2. Level 2

    AWS Engineer

    2–5 yrs

    Take ownership of specific projects, design and implement cloud solutions, and contribute to the overall architecture and security of the system.

  3. Level 3

    Senior AWS Engineer

    5–8 yrs

    Lead the design and implementation of complex cloud architectures, mentor junior engineers, and ensure the system meets performance and security standards.

  4. Level 4

    Principal AWS Engineer

    8+ yrs

    Drive strategic cloud initiatives, lead cross-functional teams, and influence the direction of cloud architecture and operations within the organisation.

Pathway

How to become a AWS Engineer

There's no single route, but most people follow some version of these steps.

  1. 1

    Learn AWS Fundamentals

    Start by gaining a solid understanding of AWS services, including EC2, S3, and VPC. Complete relevant certifications like AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate.

  2. 2

    Gain Practical Experience

    Work on real-world projects to design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure. Contribute to DevOps processes and collaborate with development teams.

  3. 3

    Specialise in Advanced Services

    Deepen your expertise in advanced AWS services such as Lambda, DynamoDB, and CloudFormation. Pursue higher-level certifications like AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional.

  4. 4

    Lead Projects and Teams

    Take on leadership roles, leading the design and implementation of complex cloud architectures. Mentor junior engineers and ensure best practices are followed.

  5. 5

    Influence Cloud Strategy

    Drive strategic initiatives to optimise cloud usage, reduce costs, and enhance security. Influence the organisation's cloud strategy and contribute to industry thought leadership.

Live jobs

24 live roles

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AWS Cloud Engineer

This role involves designing and running AWS infrastructure for critical digital services, building and maintaining DevOps/CI/CD toolchains, and automating infrastructure with Terraform, Bash, and Python. You will also focus on monitoring, logging, and reliability using CloudWatch and Grafana, while supporting live test environments and troubleshooting complex issues.

NonStop Consulting London, United Kingdom £650 – £662 pd
On-site Contract Clearance Required

AWS Platform Engineer

As an AWS Platform Engineer, you will lead technical delivery for client engagements, from design to handover. Responsibilities include maintaining AWS cloud infrastructure, writing IaC, managing CI/CD pipelines, and supporting less experienced engineers. The role involves client communication, incident response, and identifying areas for improvement.

BrightBox Group United Kingdom £60,000 – £70,000 pa
Remote Contract

AWS Cloud Engineer

We're are recruiting for a AWS Engineer to support our client with a migration from on prem infrastructure into AWS. The environment includes multiple (4) AWS accounts and a number of WordPress-hosted sites that require a smooth, low-risk transition.Scope of...

Gleeson Recruitment Group London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Senior AWS Engineer

This role involves designing, building, and operating backend services and data pipelines on AWS. You will work on serverless and containerised services, develop event-driven architectures, and manage infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools. The position offers real ownership and a modern cloud-native tech stack.

SoCode Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £80,000 – £100,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent

AWS DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineer | 6 month initial | (Apply online only) OutsideIR35 | 3 days on site in BristolKey requirements:- 2–5 years’ experience in a DevOps role- Strong hands-on experience with AWS- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines- Exposure to Infrastructure...

Opus Recruitment Solutions Bristol, United Kingdom

AWS Cloud Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

This role involves designing, building, and operating modern cloud infrastructure on AWS, focusing on scalability, automation, and system reliability. You will manage CI/CD pipelines, implement monitoring and observability, and ensure high availability in live environments. Collaboration with engineering teams to improve DevOps practices is a key aspect of the job.

GTC Recruitment London, United Kingdom £600 – £662 pd
Hybrid Contract Clearance Required

AWS DevOps Engineer - Cloud Native

This role involves designing and managing AWS cloud infrastructure, developing CI/CD pipelines, and implementing monitoring solutions. You will work within Agile teams on large-scale cloud transformation projects, focusing on automation, security, and performance improvements.

83zero Manchester, United Kingdom £80,000 – £90,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

AWS Platform Engineer

This role involves designing, building, and maintaining AWS infrastructure using Terraform, leading the transition from Puppet to Terraform, and ensuring compliance with NHS standards. You will collaborate with DevOps, security, and application teams to deliver reliable cloud environments and support incident resolution.

Brio Digital Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom £650 pd
Hybrid Contract Flexible Clearance Required
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Hiring locations

Where this role is hiring

The locations with the most live listings for this role today.

London

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8 open

Manchester

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1 open

Leeds

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1 open

Bristol

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1 open

Portsmouth

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1 open

Cambridge

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1 open
FAQs

Common questions

  • Key skills include a strong understanding of AWS services, cloud architecture, DevOps practices, and scripting languages like Python or Bash. Security and compliance knowledge is also crucial.

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate and Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, and AWS Certified Security – Specialty are highly valued in the industry.

  • The typical progression starts as a Junior AWS Engineer, advances to AWS Engineer, then Senior AWS Engineer, and finally reaches Principal AWS Engineer or a leadership role.

  • Common challenges include managing cloud costs, ensuring high availability and performance, maintaining security and compliance, and keeping up with the rapid evolution of AWS services.

  • Salaries for AWS Engineers can vary widely based on experience and location. For specific salary ranges, please refer to the salary section on this page.

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