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AWS Engineer – Contract (6–12 months)
Predominantly Remote | Occasional Travel to Bristol | Inside IR35
We’re looking for a seasoned AWS Engineer with strong technical leadership skills to join a high-impact project with a global IT services provider, supporting a major UK financial institution on its cloud transformation journey.
This role will see you leading technical delivery, mentoring engineering teams, and shaping migration strategies as services are transitioned from on-premise infrastructure to AWS. You’ll be at the forefront of this transformation, driving hands-on solutions while engaging stakeholders at all levels.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Technically lead teams migrating Linux/Unix-based systems to AWS.
* Provide consultative guidance on cloud adoption and DevOps best practices.
* Use infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Puppet) to build scalable, repeatable infrastructure.
* Collaborate using GitLab and GitHub in a CI/CD environment.
* Work closely with engineering teams and stakeholders to define architecture and implementation strategies.
What We’re Looking For:
* Proven experience leading cloud engineering initiatives in AWS environments.
* Strong background in Linux/Unix system administration and migrations.
* Expertise in Terraform, Puppet, GitLab, GitHub, and CI/CD workflows.
* Experience working in a consultative or strategic engineering role – e.g. Tech Lead, Principal Engineer, Architect – with the ability to influence and mentor teams.
* Confident communicator with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
Contract Details:
* Duration: 6–12 months
* Location: Remote-first, with occasional (monthly) travel to Bristol required.
* Travel: No travel expenses will be covered.
* Engagement: Inside IR35
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a meaningful transformation project for one of the UK’s most well-known financial services brands — all while partnering with a globally recognised IT services consultancy.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Consulting
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