Senior AWS Engineer

St. James's Place; Cirencester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Generous Pension Scheme

Enhanced Parental Leave

Protection Benefits

EV salary sacrifice scheme through Tus

Job summary

St. James's Place in Cirencester is seeking a Senior AWS Engineer to shape and secure our cloud platform, collaborating with Technology Operations, Solution Architects and project teams.

You will design, implement and support AWS infrastructure, driving availability, performance and automation across enterprise-scale environments. The role requires hands-on AWS expertise, IaC (Terraform), and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience designing, implementing, and supporting AWS cloud environments.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (minimum), with Professional-level certifications considered advantageous.
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), ideally Terraform.
• Experience supporting both Windows and Linux workloads in AWS.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills across cloud, infrastructure, and platform technologies.
• Experience working within large enterprise environments, including exposure to networking, firewalls, Active Directory, and hybrid-cloud architectures.
• Knowledge of AWS security and governance services, including IAM, AWS Config, KMS, and SecOps best practices.
• Understanding of High Availability, Disaster Recovery, and operational resilience within AWS.
• Experience contributing to cloud migration, infrastructure modernisation, or data centre transformation initiatives.
• A proactive, ownership-driven approach with the ability to see issues through to resolution.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with Technology Operations, Solution Architects, and Project teams to build AWS infrastructure.
• Assessing and delivering complex changes for various projects.
• Providing mentorship and support to team members for their technical development.
• Performing operational activities such as incident resolution and maintenance.
• Recommending and delivering efficient solutions.
• Maintaining the cybersecurity stance of our IT infrastructure.
• Identifying and implementing areas for automation.
• Acting as a consultant for complex problems and issues.
• Keeping up-to-date with AWS tools and recommending improvements.

Skills

AWS

Terraform

Windows & Linux

IaC

Networking

Security governance

Job description

Are you ready to chart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we’re building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.

At a glance:

Location: Cirencester Office

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Employment Type: Permanent

Seniority: Mid-Senior Level

About the role:

Join St. James's Place as a Senior AWS Engineer! This is an outstanding opportunity to develop the future of our cloud infrastructure, ensuring a performant and reliable platform for our community. If you are passionate about cloud technologies and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want you on our team!

What you'll be doing:

• Collaborating with Technology Operations, Solution Architects, and Project teams to build AWS infrastructure.
• Assessing and delivering complex changes for various projects.
• Providing mentorship and support to team members for their technical development.
• Performing operational activities such as incident resolution and maintenance.
• Recommending and delivering efficient solutions.
• Maintaining the cybersecurity stance of our IT infrastructure.
• Identifying and implementing areas for automation.
• Acting as a consultant for complex problems and issues.
• Keeping up-to-date with AWS tools and recommending improvements.

About you:

You will be a technically capable AWS Cloud Engineer who thrives in complex enterprise environments. You bring a strong foundation in cloud infrastructure, automation, and operational support, coupled with a genuine passion for continuous improvement and professional development.

With a proven track record of delivering and supporting AWS-based solutions, you are comfortable working across a broad range of technologies and are equally adept at managing day-to-day operational responsibilities as you are contributing to strategic cloud initiatives. You will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, enabling you to diagnose complex issues, identify root causes, and implement effective long-term solutions.

Essential Criteria:

• Proven hands-on experience designing, implementing, and supporting AWS cloud environments.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (minimum), with Professional-level certifications considered advantageous.
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), ideally using Terraform.
• Experience supporting both Windows and Linux workloads in AWS environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills across cloud, infrastructure, and platform technologies.
• Experience working within large enterprise environments, including exposure to networking, firewalls, Active Directory, and hybrid-cloud architectures.
• Knowledge of AWS security and governance services, including IAM, AWS Config, KMS, and SecOps best practices.
• Understanding of High Availability, Disaster Recovery, and operational resilience within AWS.
• Experience contributing to cloud migration, infrastructure modernisation, or data centre transformation initiatives.
• A proactive, ownership-driven approach with the ability to see issues through to resolution.

Desirable Criteria:

• Wealth Management or Financial services experience

What's in it for you:

Whatever stage of life you're in, our benefits are designed to provide the support, flexibility, and peace of mind you need to thrive both at work and beyond.

In addition to our discretionary annual bonus scheme, which reflects both individual and company performance, you'll benefit from a market-leading benefits package tailored to support your wellbeing, financial security, and family life.

• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Private Medical Insurance – company-funded cover for you and your immediate family
• Generous Pension Scheme – a non-contributory employer contribution of 10%, increasing with length of service up to 15%, plus the opportunity to increase this through salary sacrifice
• Enhanced Parental Leave – up to 26 weeks' full pay to support growing families.
• Protection Benefits – company-funded critical illness cover, income protection, and life assurance
• EV salary sacrifice scheme through Tusker

Reasonable Adjustments:

We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at [e-mail]

Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.

What's next:

If you're excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you!

As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.