AVP - AWS Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Barclays UK; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an AWS Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at AVP level to enhance its Global AWS Landing Zone and Internet Facing capabilities. This pivotal role demands expertise in AWS, cloud architecture, and automation tools to design, implement, and maintain robust infrastructure solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software while adhering to secure coding practices. If you are passionate about cloud technologies and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact on the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in AWS and solving complex business issues.
• Proficient in Automation and Infrastructure as Code.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality software solutions ensuring scalability and performance.
• Collaborate with teams to define requirements and align with business objectives.

Skills

AWS

Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation or Terraform)

Cloud Architecture and Design

Security Compliance

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitLab)

Programming/Scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python, Java)

Linux

Networking

Job description

Join us as an AWS Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at AVP level, and play a critical role in supporting the design, configuration, implementation, and maintenance of the Global AWS Landing Zone and Internet Facing capability for the bank.

To be successful as an AVP AWS Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, you should have experience with:

• AWS and experience in solving complex business issues
• Automation and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., CloudFormation or Terraform)
• Cloud Architecture and Design
• Security Compliance

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Designing and building with AWS services such as EC2, ECS, S3, Lambda, RDS, KMS, ELB, SNS, SQS, IAM
• Utilising CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Bitbucket, or GitLab to streamline delivery
• Programming or scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, Python, or Java
• Knowledge of Linux, networking, routing, firewalls, etc.

This role is based out of our Knutsford office.

Purpose of the role

Design, develop, and improve software using various engineering methodologies to provide business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.

Accountabilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality software solutions ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Participate in code reviews and promote a culture of quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed of industry trends and contribute to technology communities.
• Adhere to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Implement effective unit testing practices.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• Advise, influence decision-making, and contribute to policy development.
• Lead a team or guide collaborative assignments, setting objectives and coaching employees.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviors: Listen, Energise, Align, Develop.
• Identify and mitigate risks, develop policies, and strengthen controls.
• Collaborate across areas to support business strategy.
• Conduct complex data analysis, communicate effectively, and influence stakeholders.

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate Barclays Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, along with the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, and Drive.