AWS - Data Engineer

AWS - Data Engineer

AWS – Data Engineer

Data & Analytics Consultancy

Milton Keynes/London/Hybrid

Salary £50-£55k + Bens + Bonus

Join Our Team as an AWS Data Engineer!

Are you ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic AWS focused IT environment? We are seeking a passionate and skilled AWS Cloud/Ops Engineer to join a client’s Business Information Services (BIS) team. This is your opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of innovative data solutions.

About Us

The BIS (Business Information Systems) department is at the heart of our client’s business strategy, providing IT solutions that empower our clients, intermediaries, regulators, and internal employees.





The Data Platform Team there is responsible for ingesting data, publishing information, and delivering real-time data for prescriptive analytics using AWS cloud technology, serverless architecture, and CI/CD practices.

Your Role

As an AWS Cloud/Ops Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the continued functionality of a large and complex Data Platform. Your responsibilities will include:

- Operational Excellence: Focus on security and lifecycle management, bug fixing, and small improvements to support the business.
- Innovation and Collaboration: Work closely with a collaborative team to dive deep into innovative technologies and elevate our data lake platform.
- Expert Guidance: Provide technical attention to detail and share your expertise while being coached by senior developers.

What We’re Looking For

We are searching for colleagues who are eager to make a difference and bring their technical prowess to our complex AWS Cloud environment. Ideal candidates will have:

- Educational Background:





Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or a related field.
- AWS Expertise: 2+ years of experience in enterprise-scale AWS environments, preferably in highly regulated sectors like financial services.
- Data Engineering & Support: Proven experience in Data Engineering and operational support.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with AWS services (EC2, RDS, Lambda, S3, ECS, Glue), Infrastructure-As-Code tools (CloudFormation/AWS CDK), and AWS Identity and Access Management.
- Security Knowledge: Good understanding of AWS Cloud Security best practices and familiarity with cloud security frameworks (NIST, CIS, CCM).
- Development Experience: 2+ years of software development experience in Python & Bash, with additional experience in PySpark,





PowerShell, Java, or JavaScript being a plus.
- Containerization & Serverless: Hands-on experience with Docker, ECS, AWS Lambda.
- DevOps & CI/CD: Experience with CI/CD solutions (Azure DevOps preferred) and working in an Agile environment (Scrum/Kanban).
- Cloud Cost Optimization: Passion for cloud cost optimization solutions.
- Certifications: Technology or platform certifications (e.g., AWS, Microsoft) are preferred.
- Collaboration Skills: Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a team environment.

Why Join Us?

- Innovative Environment: Work with the latest technologies in a forward-thinking team.
- Professional Growth: Receive coaching from senior developers and opportunities for continuous learning.
- Impactful Work:





Contribute to projects that deliver our business strategy and make a real difference.

If you are ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a team that values operational resilience, collaboration, and excellence, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and become a key player in our journey to technological excellence.

#J-18808-Ljbffr