AWS Engineering Lead Manager

Lead the engineering. Stay close to the technology.

We're partnering with a leading global consulting organisation expanding its AWS Engineering capability across several significant enterprise transformation programmes.

We're looking for a hands-on AWS Engineering Lead who can take ownership of technical solutions, guide engineers and deliver well-designed cloud platforms for enterprise clients.

You'll work across architecture, infrastructure automation, cloud-native engineering and technical delivery, while remaining actively involved in solving complex engineering challenges.

What you'll be doing

  • Lead the design and delivery of enterprise AWS engineering solutions.

  • Architect secure multi-account AWS environments, landing zones and cloud foundations.

  • Work with AWS Control Tower, Organizations, IAM, networking and security guardrails.

  • Drive Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, AWS CDK and CloudFormation.

  • Guide the development of EKS/ECS, serverless and cloud-native application platforms.

  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring and engineering direction.

  • Work directly with client stakeholders to translate requirements into practical solutions.

  • Take ownership of technical quality, delivery outcomes and engineering standards.

What we're looking for

  • Approximately 6–10 years of relevant AWS/cloud engineering experience.

  • Strong production AWS architecture and hands-on engineering capability.

  • Proven experience with Terraform and/or AWS CDK.

  • Understanding of AWS landing zones, networking, IAM and multi-account architecture.

  • Experience with Python, automation, CI/CD and cloud-native technologies.

  • Experience guiding engineers or leading technical delivery workstreams.

  • Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging directly with enterprise clients.

Why consider it?

  • Lead substantial AWS transformation and modernisation projects.

  • Work across complex enterprise environments and challenging architectures.

  • Combine hands-on engineering with technical leadership.

  • Exposure to emerging AWS AI and cloud-native technologies.

  • Permanent package of $128,000–$167,860 including 12% superannuation.

Location: Sydney CBD and client sites, generally three to five days onsite depending on project requirements.

Eligibility: Australian citizenship or permanent residency essential.

If you're an AWS technical leader who still enjoys getting involved in the engineering, we'd like to speak with you.

Apply now for a confidential discussion.

Amanda  Evans's Our  Infrastructure Recruiter Permanent Positions

Infrastructure Recruiter Permanent Positions

Amanda Evans

Infrastructure Recruiter – Permanent Positions

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