Senior AWS Engineer
Added 23 Sept · still live
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£54,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2133 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 49% sure that is the right code. St. James's Place is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
This could also be SOC 2139 (Information technology professionals not elsewhere classified) or SOC 3131 (IT operations technicians). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
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
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
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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.
Our benefits include:
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.
Our benefits include:
- 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
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! Please submit an application by clicking ‘apply’ below and our team will be in touch.
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.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with St. James's Place, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers (SOC 2133) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~187k in sampleSOC 2133
- Middle half £45,136–79,976
- Median £60,216
- Going rate £54,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,400–49,400
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2133 going rate of £54,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.