AWS Engineer - Banking

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy firm is seeking an experienced AWS Engineer for a 5-month contract based in Central London. The role involves designing resilient AWS architectures, developing RESTful APIs, and managing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform. Candidates should have over 10 years of software development experience and a strong track record with AWS services. The position offers up to £500 per day inside IR35.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proven track record in developing and deploying cloud-native applications using AWS.
• Deep expertise in Terraform to manage AWS infrastructure as code.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS Lambda for serverless application development.
• Proficiency in core AWS services: S3, IAM, Glue, Athena, SageMaker, EUP, SQS, API Gateway, EventBridge.

Responsibilities

• Design and build resilient service-oriented architecture (SOA) using AWS cloud-native components.
• Develop RESTful APIs using AWS services including API Gateway, Lambda, and serverless technologies.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform for reliable deployments.
• Optimize and maintain AWS infrastructure leveraging services like S3, IAM, Athena, Glue, Lambda.

Skills

AWS services expertise

Terraform

RESTful APIs

Serverless technologies

Infrastructure Management

Job description

Are you an experienced AWS Engineer looking for your next contract role?

Join one of the world's leading IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization. Founded in 1968, the company consistently ranks among the top global IT service providers. With a presence in over 50 countries, the company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality technology services across industries including banking, healthcare, telecommunications, and retail. The leading consultancy firm has partnered with a major UK banking and financial services institution, serving millions of personal, business, and institutional clients across the UK and beyond. Known for its commitment to innovation in digital banking, it has consistently been recognised for advancing customer‑centric financial solutions while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability and community impact. Over the years, it has built a diverse portfolio of services, ranging from retail and commercial banking to wealth management and corporate finance, establishing itself as a trusted partner for individuals and organisations across multiple sectors. They are currently seeking an experienced AWS Engineer to join the team on a 5-month contract based in London.

Ready to make a move? Get in touch and apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Design and build resilient service-oriented architecture (SOA) using AWS cloud-native components
• Develop RESTful APIs using AWS services including API Gateway, Lambda, and other serverless technologies
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform for reliable and repeatable deployments
• Optimize and maintain AWS infrastructure leveraging services such as S3, IAM, Athena, Glue, Lambda, SageMaker, EventBridge, and SQS

Requirements:

• 10+ years of professional software development experience
• Proven track record in developing and deploying cloud-native applications using AWS
• Deep expertise in Terraform to manage AWS infrastructure as code
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS Lambda for serverless application development
• Proficiency in core AWS services: S3, IAM, Glue, Athena, SageMaker, EUP, SQS, API Gateway, and EventBridge

Location:

• London (Central)

Duration:

• 5 months (View for Extension)

Salary:

• Up to £500 per day (Inside IR35)