219 Aws Engineer jobs in the United Kingdom

Junior AWS Engineer

Permanent

Location: London (4 days onsite 1 day remote)

We are currently looking for several Junior to mid-level AWS Engineer's to join a client based in Central London.

You'll work closely with senior engineers to implement scalable, secure, and highly available solutions, and gain hands-on experience with AWS in a regulated, performance-driven environment.

Experience within financial services/trading environment would be highly desirable

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and deploying cloud infrastructure to support trading applications and databases
• Help configure secure VPC networks, IAM roles, security groups, and VPNs for vendor access
• Support the setup of AWS services such as EC2, RDS, S3, and Lambda
• Contribute to Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform or CloudFormation for automation
• Help maintain CI/CD pipelines and streamline deployment workflows
• Support disaster recovery and backup strategies for critical systems
• Maintain clear and accurate infrastructure documentation and operational runbooks

Skills and Experience

Required:

• 1-2 years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or IT infrastructure
• Hands-on exposure to AWS (EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, VPC)
• Familiarity with Linux administration and scripting (e.g., Bash or Python)
• Basic understanding of networking (IP, subnets, routing, VPNs)

Preferred:

• Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform or CloudFormation)
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and Git workflows
• Knowledge of logging and monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch, ELK, Grafana)
• Exposure to container technologies like Docker
• Interest in financial markets or experience with trading system infrastructure

If you are interested and looking to be part of a high-impact technology team in a dynamic financial environment, please apply with a copy of your CV or email (url removed)

Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 months
Day Rate: c. 500 per day in scope of IR35
Location: Hybrid - 3 days per week in Sheffield, remainder remote

We're looking for an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to join a dynamic team on a short-term contract, starting as soon as possible. You'll be instrumental in supporting and enhancing cloud infrastructure, deploying scalable services, and improving CI/CD pipelines within an AWS environment.

• Proven background as an AWS DevOps Engineer in commercial environments

• Strong expertise in AWS core services including EC2, ECS, EKS, S3, IAM, Lambda, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, RDS, Route 53, and VPCs

• Solid experience with Kubernetes and containerisation using Docker and Amazon EKS

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and/or CloudFormation

• CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions , GitLab CI , Jenkins , or CodePipeline

• Monitoring and logging with tools like CloudWatch , ELK Stack , Prometheus , Grafana , or similar

• Scripting in Python , Bash , or similar

• Good understanding of networking, security groups, load balancers, and general cloud security best practices

As a key member of the team, you will:

• Design, build, and manage scalable, secure, and highly available AWS infrastructure

• Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or CloudFormation

• Manage Kubernetes clusters and deploy containerised applications

• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment workflows

• Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and optimise performance

• Implement and maintain security and compliance controls across AWS environments

• Collaborate with software developers and architects to support continuous delivery and operational excellence

If you're an AWS DevOps Engineer ready to hit the ground running, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.

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Your New Company and Role

A leading organisation is seeking a DevOps Analyst Contractor to support its expanding portfolio of services. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that places a strong emphasis on system availability, stability, and innovation.

As a hands-on DevOps Engineer, you'll be instrumental in managing and optimising cloud infrastructure in AWS. You'll work across multiple projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and efficient systems. This role offers the chance to contribute to a dynamic environment where strategic thinking and technical excellence are highly valued.


What You'll Need to Succeed

To excel in this role, you'll bring a strong technical foundation and a collaborative, proactive mindset. Key requirements include:

• Proven experience with AWS and cloud-native technologies
• Proficiency in containerisation and orchestration (Kubernetes, EKS, Docker)
• Experience with Helm Charts, Linkerd, and serverless architectures
• Strong skills in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)
• CI/CD pipeline development using Azure DevOps
• Scripting and automation with Bash, Python, Go, PowerShell
• Monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace
• Solid understanding of networking and security (VPC, Nginx, AWS WAF, etc.)
• Database experience with DynamoDB, Aurora, Redshift, SQL
• Comfortable with Linux/Unix OS administration
• Ideally, AWS DevOps Engineer certification
• Exposure to Ping Identity (ForgeRock) is also desirable

Business & People Skills

• Ability to work independently and within a small, agile team
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Willingness to support and mentor team members
• Relevant industry qualifications are a plus
  
  
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AWS DevOps Engineer

AWS DevOps Engineer is urgently required to join one of our key clients on a 6 month fully remote contract. You'll join a talented team responsible for designing and building an AWS platform and be expected to work closely with the Product Teams.

This is an Outside IR35 position.

Contract Duration: 6 months, with the possibility of extension.

Pay Rate: Up to 475 to 500 per day.

Skills & Experience:

• Designing and building platforms in AWS
• CI CD Pipelines
• Kubernetes
• Terraform
• AWS - CDK, Serverless, Lambda, S3, API Gateway, Cloud Formation
• Agile

Please ensure to apply or contact Andy at Cathcart Technology at (phone number removed).

AWS Data Engineer

London, UK

Permanent

Strong experience in Python, PySpark, AWS S3, AWS Glue, Databricks, Amazon Redshift, DynamoDB, CI/CD and Terraform.

• Total 7 + years of experience in Data engineering is required.
• Design, develop, and optimize ETL pipelines using AWS Glue, Amazon EMR and Kinesis for real-time and batch data processing.
• Implement data transformation, streaming, and storage solutions on AWS, ensuring scalability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and manage data workflows.
• Skill-set Amazon Redshift, S3, AWS Glue, Amazon EMR, Kinesis Analytics
• Ensure data security, compliance, and best practices in cloud data engineering
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.

AWS Data Engineer - Manchester - Hybrid - 75,000

We're working with a global insurance company that's redefining the industry through technology. As a key end user of AWS, they're leveraging cloud-native solutions and advanced analytics to transform how they serve millions of customers.

They're looking for Data Engineers who are passionate about building scalable data platforms and want to be part of a forward-thinking team. You'll work on modern data pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and real-time analytics projects that directly impact business outcomes.

As an AWS Data Engineer, you'll play a critical role in building and maintaining our cloud-based data infrastructure. You'll work closely with data scientists, analysts, and other engineers to design, develop, and deploy scalable data solutions on the AWS platform.

The client operates with a hybrid working model, with two days per week in their Manchester office.

Responsibilities:

-Design, build, and maintain data pipelines using AWS services such as S3, Glue, Lambda, and Redshift.

-Implement data governance and security best practices to ensure data quality and compliance.

-Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver effective solutions.

-Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

-Stay up-to-date with the latest AWS technologies and trends.

Requirements:

-3+ years of experience as a data engineer.

-Strong proficiency in AWS data services such as S3, Glue, Lambda, and Redshift.

-Experience with data modelling, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts.

-Proficiency in SQL and Python.

Benefits:

-Competitive salary, benefits package and discretionary bonus.

-Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology.

-Career growth and development opportunities.

-Flexible Working: Hybrid or remote working options to help you maintain work-life balance.

-25 days annual leave + Bank holidays and Birthday off.

-And much more.

Please Note: This is a permanent role for UK residents only. This role does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.

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