AWS Engineer Jobs

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
28
Salary range
£45k – £91k
Hiring companies
17

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

£45k – £91k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 30 UK listings priced in pounds in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

Salary visibility
29% of listings advertise a salary — up from 0% the year before.
By seniority
£k base
Mid
40
82
9 jobs
Senior
60
90
14 jobs
Skills & tools

What hiring managers ask for

% of 52 listings posted in the last 12 months that mention each skill, extracted from job descriptions.

AWS
83%
Terraform
71%
CI/CD
63%
Python
44%
Kubernetes
44%
Infrastructure as Code
37%
Docker
33%
DevOps
25%
IAM
19%
Bash
17%
Linux
17%
CloudFormation
17%
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

28 live roles

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AWS Senior Platform Engineer (SC Eligible) – 1–2 Days a Month in Office

2 weeks ago

Appvia London £75,000 – £90,000 pa

Design, build and operate secure AWS platforms using Terraform, Kubernetes/EKS and CI/CD for public and private sector clients. You will own technical delivery in your area, create reusable modules and deployment patterns, and mentor less experienced engineers within multi-disciplinary consulting teams.

Hybrid Permanent

Python & AWS Software Engineer - Data Science Focus

2 days ago

Adecco Derby £60,000 – £75,000 pa

Design and build data pipelines, ETL processes, APIs and microservices in Python, deploying machine learning models into production. You will manage AWS infrastructure (S3, Lambda, EC2, RDS, Glue) and work with large complex datasets, with one day per week in the Derby office.

Hybrid

AWS DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared)

Last month

TXP United Kingdom £400 – £450 pd

Designs, builds and maintains secure AWS infrastructure using Terraform and/or CloudFormation, and optimises CI/CD pipelines for containerised, microservices-based applications. Works closely with development and QA teams in Agile delivery, supporting Docker, Kubernetes and Linux environments while championing DevSecOps and continuous improvement. Requires active SC Clearance, with occasional UK-wide travel.

Remote Contract Flexible Clearance Required

AWS Devops Engineer

Last month

Opus Recruitment Solutions London £350 pd

Design, automate and optimise secure AWS cloud infrastructure for critical CMS services within a fast-paced Agile team. Build Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines, and run containerised workloads on Kubernetes and Docker, while driving platform reliability and DevOps best practice.

Hybrid Contract Clearance Required

AWS DevOps Engineer

3 weeks ago

Opus Recruitment Solutions London £500 pd

Looking to work on mission-critical AWS platforms where reliability, automation and operational excellence come first?We're hiring an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to join a growing technology team focused on supporting and improving cloud infrastructure and production applications. This is a...

AWS DevOps Engineer

2 weeks ago

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler London £600 – £675 pd

AWS DevOps Engineer+6 months ++Inside IR35+£600 - £675 a day+SC cleared role - current active clearance is essential+Sole British nationals only due to nature of the project+Hybrid LondonWe are seeking an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to join a confidential project,...

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Software Engineer (AWS, Python, C#/C++, CFD/FEA)

2 weeks ago

HAYS Specialist Recruitment Oxford £45,000 – £75,000 pa

Develops core modules for an engineering design platform, wrapping commercial simulation tools and integrating them into automated cloud workflows. Requires production-grade C#, C++ or Python, AWS distributed computing, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL and Linux, with CFD or FEA exposure valued. Works in an Agile team on first-of-their-kind engineering challenges.

Hybrid Permanent

QA Engineer (AWS, Java, Selenium, Cucumber, Microservices)

3 weeks ago

TXP United Kingdom £350 – £380 pd

Builds and maintains automated test frameworks for AWS-hosted, cloud-native applications and distributed microservices, covering functional, regression, integration, API and end-to-end testing. Works with development teams to embed quality across the SDLC and CI/CD pipelines, using Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, Java and BDD. Primarily remote with some travel to UK-wide sites for a government client.

Hybrid Contract Flexible Clearance Required
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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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