Senior AWS Engineer

Data Freelance Hub; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking technology company in London is looking for an experienced Senior AWS Engineer. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement and requires significant expertise in AWS. Candidates should be proficient in scripting languages such as Python and Bash, as well as Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience with microservices and CI/CD tools in an Agile environment. Competitive salary and flexible benefits package included.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Diversity and Support groups

Qualifications

• Plenty of experience in AWS and solving complex business issues.
• Demonstrable expertise with various AWS services.
• Strong scripting abilities across multiple languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain AWS solutions using Infrastructure as Code.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for software delivery.
• Collaborate in an Agile environment to optimize cloud infrastructure.

Skills

AWS expertise

Scripting (Python, Bash)

Infrastructure as Code

Experience with microservices

Problem-solving skills

Agile methodologies

Education

AWS Certification (Associate level)

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Bamboo

Jenkins

Job description

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This role is for a Senior AWS Engineer based in London, offering a hybrid work arrangement for over 6 months. Key skills required include AWS expertise, scripting (Python, Bash), and Infrastructure as Code. AWS Certification and experience with microservices are preferred.

United Kingdom

Location: London – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Senior AWS Engineer

Job Title: Senior AWS Engineer
Requisition ID: 121765
Grade: GG10 – GG11
Referral Bonus: £5,000

What Background We Are Looking For

• Plenty of experience in AWS and experience in solving complex business issues; regarded as an AWS subject matter expert.
• Demonstrable expertise with AWS services such as EC2, ECS, EKS, S3, Lambda, RDS, KMS, ELB, SNS, SQS, IAM.
• Strong scripting abilities with languages such as Shell, Bash, or Python.
• Good coding experience of at least one Lambda‑compatible language.
• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code technologies (e.g. CloudFormation, CDK, Terraform).
• Source‑controlling your code with Version Control Systems, for example Git, Mercurial, Perforce.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills, and a desire to learn new technologies.
• Experience working in an Agile environment (e.g. Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, XP).
• Experience with AWS Certification at Associate level (Solution Architect, Developer or DevOps) is a plus.
• Expertise in microservices and API design.
• Experience with Docker and container runtimes such as Kubernetes, EKS, ECS.
• Strong understanding of operational concepts on AWS, particularly monitoring & observability, FinOps.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Bamboo, Jenkins, TeamCity, Bitbucket for streamlining delivery of new features and fixes.
• Continual testing of code using automated testing frameworks.
• Working knowledge of Linux, networking, routing & firewalls.

How We Will Support You

• Work‑life balance is important; you can work around core hours with flexible and part‑time working, and many of our roles include hybrid working enabling a mix of working from home and in the office.
• You'll get 25 days holiday a year and the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before.
• Our flexible benefits package includes private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle‑to‑work scheme, taste cards and more.
• You’ll be part of our company bonus scheme.
• You are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups covering everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing.

Security Clearance

Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting with us.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example, dyslexia, autism, or an anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.

All applicants must, as a minimum, achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence embraces hybrid working, diversity and inclusion, and a culture that empowers every employee. We are proud to be a partner in building digital advantage for governments, nation‑states, armed forces, and commercial businesses.

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