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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
38
Salary range
£45k – £91k
Hiring companies
20
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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

£45k – £91k

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

Salary visibility
25% of listings advertise a salary.
By seniority
£k base
Mid
45
91
10 jobs
Senior
50
93
15 jobs
Skills & tools

What hiring managers ask for

% of 41 listings posted in the last 12 months that mention each skill, extracted from job descriptions.

AWS
100%
Terraform
78%
CI/CD
61%
Python
59%
Kubernetes
59%
Docker
49%
Bash
39%
VPC
34%
Infrastructure as Code
32%
CloudWatch
29%
S3
29%
IAM
29%
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

38 live roles

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Technical Lead AWS Operations Engineer

AWS Cloud Operations Engineer - Technical LeadLarge Government Project | Global Tech/AI Business |Full-Time. UK onlyHybrid Working, Southampton. 2 Days a week onsite.Applicants must be eligible for Security ClearanceLooking for an opportunity to make a real impact on a major...

Spectrum IT Recruitment Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 8NJ, United Kingdom

AWS Cloud Operations Engineer (Night Shift)

This role involves managing and optimising AWS cloud infrastructure for a large government programme, with a focus on security, scalability, and high availability. The engineer will work across Linux systems, containerised environments, and databases, ensuring reliable operations during night shifts. It offers the chance to influence architecture and support mission-critical public sector services.

Spectrum IT Recruitment Manchester, United Kingdom £58,000 – £67,000 pa
Remote Permanent Clearance Required
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Systems Engineer, AWS

As a Systems Engineer at AWS, you will work on implementing and managing large-scale cloud computing solutions, troubleshooting customer issues, and optimizing system performance. You will collaborate with a dynamic team to build and maintain critical services, ensuring high availability and reliability while continuously improving operational processes.

Amazon London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Infrastructure Engineer - Kubernetes, AWS

This role involves designing, implementing, and supporting modern platform infrastructure across on-premise and cloud environments, with a strong focus on Kubernetes and infrastructure automation. The engineer will lead transformation projects, improve system resilience and monitoring, and collaborate with software teams to enhance deployment processes. It is a hands-on position offering technical leadership and mentorship within a modernising enterprise platform environment.

Akkodis Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £72,000 pa
Hybrid Contract
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System Development Engineer, AWS Networking

As a System Development Engineer, you will work on the AWS network team, deploying and managing software tools and services that keep the cloud infrastructure operational. You will solve complex technical issues, design new software components, and collaborate closely with network engineers to improve operational efficiency and reliability.

Amazon London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Senior AWS Site Reliability Engineer

This role involves ensuring high availability and performance of large-scale distributed systems by building automated solutions and driving reliability across cloud and on-prem environments. You'll collaborate with development teams to improve deployment practices, lead incident response, and optimise infrastructure through observability and performance tuning. The focus is on enhancing system resilience, scalability, and delivery speed using modern DevOps practices and cloud-native technologies.

Spectrum IT Recruitment London, United Kingdom £60,000 – £70,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent
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Software Development Engineer, AWS S3 Tables

This role involves designing and building distributed storage, indexing, and query systems for large-scale data management within AWS S3 Tables. The engineer will work on integrating Apache Iceberg support, improving data ingestion reliability, and optimizing query performance. The position emphasizes innovation in cloud-native table formats and collaboration within a cross-functional team.

Amazon Cambridge, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Military Data Centre Engineering Operations (DCEO), Amazon Web Services (AWS)

This role involves hands-on maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure in AWS data centers, including power distribution, UPS systems, generators, and cooling equipment. Technicians operate in a 24/7 shift environment, conducting inspections, responding to alerts, and ensuring system reliability through preventative and reactive maintenance. The position emphasizes safety, operational discipline, and collaboration with vendor teams during maintenance and incident response.

Amazon London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent 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
13 open

Manchester

Location
3 open

Southampton

Location
2 open

Bristol

Location
1 open

Sheffield

Location
1 open

Oxford

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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