AWS Technical Cloud Engineer

Location: Melbourne or Sydney, Australia

Start Date: 1 July 2026.

Duration: 6-month contract with high possibility of extension.

Working Flexibility: Hybrid

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced AWS Technical Cloud Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of enterprise-scale cloud environments. This role focuses on driving automation, building secure and scalable AWS solutions, and contributing to platform maturity across complex environments. You will work closely with engineering, security, and operations teams to deliver high-quality cloud outcomes while ensuring best practices across infrastructure, security, and DevOps.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end AWS engineering initiatives including design, deployment, and operational readiness

Design scalable, resilient, and secure AWS architectures aligned with enterprise standards

Drive Infrastructure as Code practices using Terraform and CloudFormation

Build and enhance automation solutions and CI/CD pipelines

Lead AWS networking, security, and platform improvements including IAM, VPC, and governance

Troubleshoot complex cloud issues and implement long-term solutions

Provide technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers and uplifting engineering standards

Skills & Experience

Strong experience with AWS core services such as EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, and RDS

Proven hands‑on expertise with Terraform and AWS CloudFormation

Advanced scripting and automation capability using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or AWS CLI

Deep understanding of AWS security best practices and network security controls

Experience working with container platforms such as Amazon EKS and Kubernetes

Exposure to enterprise‑scale AWS environments, including multi-account setups

Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills

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