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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
46
Salary range
£40k – £210k
Hiring companies
19
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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

£40k – £210k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 17 priced listings posted in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

By seniority
£k base
Mid
40
90
7 jobs
Senior
65
210
9 jobs
Skills & tools

What hiring managers ask for

% of 34 listings posted in the last 12 months that mention each skill, extracted from job descriptions.

AWS
100%
Terraform
53%
Python
50%
CI/CD
35%
Kubernetes
32%
S3
29%
Docker
29%
CloudWatch
24%
Bash
24%
PowerShell
24%
VPC
24%
CloudFormation
21%
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

46 live roles

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AWS Engineer

This role involves maintaining and supporting a live Amazon Connect environment, handling day-to-day incidents and configuration tasks, while leading a structured handover and transition to a new contact centre platform. The engineer will capture technical knowledge, improve documentation, and ensure service continuity during the migration. It requires strong hands-on AWS and Amazon Connect expertise, with a focus on system optimisation and integration across voice, email, and chat channels.

Hays Technology Birmingham, West Midlands (county), United Kingdom £500 – £600 pd
Hybrid Contract

BI Engineer / AWS Engineer - AI / ML

This role involves working on a modern data platform, developing and maintaining AWS data engineering pipelines, and contributing to AI-driven initiatives. You will collaborate in a Business Intelligence and analytics environment, leveraging advanced SQL, Python, and AWS services like Glue, S3, Lambda, Redshift, and Athena. Some exposure to AI/ML concepts and cloud-based AI services is required.

Access Computer Consulting London, City And County Of the City Of London, United Kingdom £430 – £530 pd
Hybrid Contract Flexible

Cloud Engineer - AWS Specialist - Selby Jennings

This role involves designing, building, and maintaining scalable AWS cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes environments for high-performance systems. You will work on complex distributed systems, focusing on reliability, security, and automation, while collaborating with a team of elite engineers.

eFinancialCareers London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent
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AWS Cloud Engineer

As a Lead Cloud Engineer, you will design and deliver robust cloud infrastructures across AWS and Google platforms, champion innovative solutions, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. You will also mentor junior team members and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance public services.

Adecco London, City And County Of the City Of London, United Kingdom £500 ph
On-site Permanent

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 Cloud engineer - OutsideIR35

This role involves designing, building, and maintaining scalable AWS infrastructure and deployment pipelines. Key responsibilities include supporting Kubernetes workloads on Amazon EKS, implementing Infrastructure as Code solutions, and managing CI/CD pipelines. The position also focuses on observability and cloud-native practices.

Opus Recruitment Solutions London, United Kingdom £400 – £425 pd
Remote Contract Flexible

AWS DevOps Engineer - Cloud Native

This role involves designing, building, and managing AWS cloud environments, developing Infrastructure as Code, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. You will work on large-scale cloud transformation initiatives, focusing on automation, resilience, security, and performance, while collaborating with highly skilled engineers.

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

AWS Cloud Engineer (SC Cleared)

This role involves administering a new AWS Cloud environment, managing Nginx and Cloudflare, building mail systems with Ansible and Terraform, and migrating applications. You will work closely with external suppliers and handle various administrative tasks for Linux, Windows, SQL Server, SharePoint, and more, all while maintaining an active SC Security Clearance.

Syntax Consultancy Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom £450 pd
Hybrid Contract 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

Location
17 open

Manchester

Location
3 open

Birmingham

Location
1 open

Leeds

Location
1 open

Bristol

Location
1 open

Nottingham

Location
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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