AWS Cloud Engineer

The Role

We're looking for an AWS Cloud Engineer to join a team building and scaling a modern, enterprise-grade GenAI platform.

This role is centred around designing, building and operating cloud-native solutions on AWS, while working closely with the application layer across both frontend and backend services. You'll collaborate with software engineers to ensure applications built with React, TypeScript and Python are secure, scalable, observable and production-ready.

You'll play a key role in shaping cloud architecture, automating infrastructure, improving developer experience, and ensuring systems can reliably support AI-driven products at scale.

What You'll Be Doing

Design, build and maintain cloud-native infrastructure on AWS

Develop Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation or AWS CDK

Build and support scalable, secure and resilient application platforms

Work closely with engineers developing applications in React, TypeScript and Python

Support the deployment and operation of frontend and backend services

Design and manage containerised environments using Docker and Kubernetes

Build and improve CI/CD pipelines and automated delivery workflows

Implement monitoring, logging, tracing and observability best practices

Optimise cloud environments for performance, reliability and cost efficiency

Support incident response, troubleshooting and root cause analysis

Apply cloud security best practices and governance controls

Contribute to platform automation and developer self-service capabilities

Help define cloud architecture standards and operational best practices

What We're Looking For

Strong hands-on experience with AWS in production environments

Experience designing and operating cloud-native applications and infrastructure

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation or CDK)

Strong understanding of AWS services including IAM, VPC, EC2, ECS, EKS, Lambda, RDS and S3

Experience supporting modern web applications built with React and TypeScript

Experience working with backend services developed in Python

Experience with Docker and Kubernetes

Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines

Strong understanding of observability, monitoring and logging practices

Experience troubleshooting issues across both cloud infrastructure and application layers

Knowledge of cloud security principles and best practices

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Nice to Have

AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer or SysOps)

Software engineering experience in Python

Experience developing frontend applications using React and TypeScript

Experience with GraphQL and REST APIs

Experience running production workloads on EKS

Experience with serverless technologies such as AWS Lambda

Experience with Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana or New Relic

Exposure to distributed systems and event-driven architectures

Experience working within consulting or client-facing environments

Familiarity with GenAI, machine learning or data platforms

Why Join Instil?

At Instil, we believe great work starts with happy, motivated people. That’s why we’ve built a benefits package that supports your wellbeing, growth, and life outside of work, because when you thrive, so do we.

Recognition That Matters: A discretionary annual performance bonus that rewards your impact and contribution to our success.

Flexibility Built In: Flexible working arrangements and summer hours, because life isn’t 9 to 5, and balance matters.

Financial Security: A highly competitive pension scheme with generous employer contributions, private healthcare, and life assurance for peace of mind.

Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support, cycle-to-work scheme, and regular social events to keep our culture vibrant.

Time to Recharge: 35 days holiday, enhanced maternity pay, and family-first policies so you can focus on what matters most.

Learning Never Stops: From courses to certifications, we’ll invest in your development so you can keep growing and shaping what’s next.

Community & Culture: Opportunities to volunteer, give back, and be part of initiatives that make Instil a truly inclusive and connected workplace.

And that’s just the start, drop us a note to find out more.

Company Description

Instil has been delivering world-class software engineering and technology solutions for over 20 years, trusted by global brands to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. From modernising legacy systems to building cutting-edge applications, we help our clients navigate an ever-changing digital landscape with confidence and agility.

We’re proud to be an award-winning employer, reflecting how our people are at the heart of everything we do:

Recognised as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years, and in 2024 ranked in the Top 20 Best Workplaces in the UK for medium-sized companies.

Winner of Company of the Year at the Digital DNA Awards 2022, celebrating excellence in Northern Ireland’s tech sector.

Driven by a love for technology and a commitment to excellence, we bring together people who want to make a difference. We’ll support your journey, because your success is part of ours.

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