Amazon Web Services (AWS) Engineer

All applications must be made via JBA’s online recruitment portal at: https://jbaconsulting.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4332548?cid=3213&t=Amazon-Web-Services--AWS--Engineer

Are you an experienced AWS Engineer with a passion for building robust cloud infrastructure to solve real-world environmental challenges?

We are seeking a Senior AWS Engineer to lead cloud architecture across our environmental and geospatial projects. Working within the Technology, Data and Software Development (TDSD) team, you will design and operate enterprise cloud environments that handle large data workloads for the natural and built environment.

Our clients include national governments, environmental agencies, infrastructure operators, and international development bodies. They rely on us for resilient systems that process complex spatial and environmental datasets at scale. Alongside hands-on technical architecture, you will help shape technical proposals for new work and steer our cloud engineering practices.

You will be joining an award-winning environmental and engineering consultancy which puts innovation, sustainability and resilience at the heart of its work. We are independent and staff-owned under a stewardship model which drives long term decision making and investment. We have offices in the UK, Ireland, Romania, India, Singapore and Australia.

Our people are all important and we invest heavily in life-long learning and skills development. We support hybrid working which provides for greater flexibility with the way that we work.

Visit https://www.jbaconsulting.com/ to find out more.

As a Senior AWS Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across multiple projects, shaping cloud architecture approaches and ensuring the delivery of highly resilient, secure, and scalable infrastructure. You will work closely with project managers, software developers, and data scientists to scope work, manage delivery, and embed appropriate levels of cloud expertise into multi-disciplinary project teams.

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

· Leading the design, deployment, and management of enterprise AWS cloud environments, including proactive monitoring and cost management.

· Implementing and managing infrastructure-as-code (IaC) workflows using tools such as Terraform.

· Configuring and managing containerised applications and orchestration platforms, including Docker, ECS or Kubernetes.

· Administering and maintaining both Windows, Linux and cloud-native environments to support application deployment and data processing at scale.

· Writing robust automation and configuration scripts using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or other relevant tools.

· Authoring and maintaining technical documentation, including As-Built designs and operational procedures.

· Communicating complex technical cloud architecture and security findings clearly to both specialist and non-technical stakeholders.

· Contributing to proposal writing and work-winning activities, including architecture design, costing, and articulating the value of cloud solutions.

· Providing mentoring and technical guidance to early-career engineers and developers, supporting their professional development.

You will be a confident and proactive technical leader who combines strong infrastructure depth with effective communication skills. You will have the experience and confidence to lead and support the AWS ecosystem for complex projects, comfortable taking ownership of challenging technical requirements and enabling team delivery through technology.

You will enjoy working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams in an iterative/agile development environment, balancing hands-on technical configuration with broader leadership and commercial responsibilities. A strong sense of quality, system security, and clear communication are essential.

Applicants must have:

· Significant commercial experience designing, deploying, and managing enterprise cloud environments within the AWS ecosystem.

· Strong practical experience administering both Windows and Linux environments.

· Proven experience with containers and container orchestration technologies (Docker, ECS, Kubernetes, EKS, etc.).

· Excellent working knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools, particularly Terraform .

· In-depth configuration management, automation, and scripting skills.

· Practical knowledge of platform and application automated deployment technologies.

· Exposure to iterative/agile development methodologies and a track record of enabling team delivery.

· Experience acting as a technical lead or subject-matter expert within multi-disciplinary project teams.

Furthermore, you will be someone who:

· Ideally holds an AWS Associate Certification or higher, and/or relevant specialty certifications.

· Is willing to contribute to bids and proposals, including scoping and costing cloud infrastructure.

· Enjoys supporting teams and creating an environment where developers can excel.

· Is comfortable making technical decisions and providing clear guidance to teams.

Desirable attributes for the role include:

· Experience or interest in working with large-scale environmental, geospatial, or hydrological data systems.

· Familiarity with modern DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

· Experience with other cloud platforms and hosting providers, such as Microsoft Azure.

· Interest in contributing to thought leadership, innovation proposals, technical publications, or conferences.

The role is based in our Skipton office and is offered on a hybrid basis (minimum of 50% of your working time in the office).

Location:

The role will be in our modern, eco-friendly offices at Broughton Park, near Skipton, North Yorkshire and includes ample free parking and EV charging points.

Contact:

For further information or an informal discussion about this position, please contact Rob Berry on t: 01756 799919

Applications:

Only applications made via JBA’s online recruitment portal will be considered – our current vacancies can be found at: https://jbagroup.current-vacancies.com/Careers/JBA-Group-Vacancy-Search-Page-3213

Benefits

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Flexitime
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Skipton BD23 3FD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
  • United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Skipton BD23 3FD
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