AWS Tech Lead

NTT; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

NTT Data in Sydney is seeking an experienced AWS Technical Lead for a 6-month contract with hybrid work. You will drive enterprise AWS transformations, mentor cloud engineers, and lead multi-account architecture, security and automation initiatives.

You will shape technical direction, guide delivery across cloud programs, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure secure, scalable AWS solutions in complex environments.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on AWS engineering, DevOps or Platform Engineering experience.
• Strong experience with Terraform and IaC practices.
• Experience with CloudFormation, automation and scripting (Python or Bash).
• Strong AWS networking expertise including VPCs, routing, segmentation and hybrid connectivity.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.
• Strong AWS security and governance experience.
• Experience working within enterprise AWS environments.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams while remaining hands-on.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem solving skills.
• AWS Solutions Architect Professional Certification.
• AWS DevOps Engineer Professional Certification.
• AWS Advanced Networking or Security certifications.
• Terraform Certification.
• Experience within Financial Services highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of enterprise AWS solutions across complex multi-account environments.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to cloud engineering teams.
• Drive Infrastructure as Code initiatives using Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Develop and enhance CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks and GitOps practices.
• Lead AWS networking, security and governance activities.
• Facilitate technical workshops and provide guidance on architecture, risk and delivery decisions.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud, infrastructure, networking and security issues.
• Manage technical risks, dependencies and delivery outcomes across cloud projects.
• Support stakeholders with trusted technical advice and practical recommendations.

Skills

AWS

DevOps

Terraform

CloudFormation

Python

Bash

CI/CD

Security

Governance

Leadership

Education

AWS Solutions Architect Professional

AWS DevOps Engineer Professional

AWS Advanced Networking or Security

Terraform Certification

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Python

Bash

CI/CD tools

Job description

• Sydney CBD | 6 month contract | hybrid work arrangements
• Work across AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, CI/CD and automation technologies
• Join a high-impact team delivering secure, scalable and resilient AWS solutions

NTT Data is seeking an experienced AWS Technical Lead to drive the delivery of enterprise scale cloud transformation, migration and remediation programs across complex AWS environments.

This is a hands on leadership role where you'll work closely with cloud engineers, architects, security teams and key stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable and highly automated AWS solutions.

You will play a key role in shaping technical direction, leading engineering teams, and ensuring successful delivery outcomes across multiple cloud initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of enterprise AWS solutions across complex multi-account environments
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to cloud engineering teams
• Drive Infrastructure as Code initiatives using Terraform and CloudFormation
• Develop and enhance CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks and GitOps practices
• Lead AWS networking, security and governance activities
• Facilitate technical workshops and provide guidance on architecture, risk and delivery decisions
• Troubleshoot complex cloud, infrastructure, networking and security issues
• Manage technical risks, dependencies and delivery outcomes across cloud projects
• Support stakeholders with trusted technical advice and practical recommendations

Key Requirements

• Extensive hands on AWS engineering, DevOps or Platform Engineering experience
• Strong experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code practices
• Experience with CloudFormation, automation and scripting (Python or Bash)
• Strong AWS networking expertise including VPCs, routing, segmentation and hybrid connectivity
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies
• Strong AWS security and governance experience
• Experience working within enterprise AWS environments
• Proven ability to lead technical teams while remaining hands on technically
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem solving skills
• AWS Solutions Architect Professional Certification
• AWS DevOps Engineer Professional Certification
• AWS Advanced Networking or Security certifications
• Terraform Certification
• Experience within Financial Services highly regarded