Junior AWS Engineer

About the role

We're looking for a Junior AWS Engineer to join our team, the ideal opportunity for a Graduate or someone looking to gain professional hands-on experience.

In this role, you will support the design, deployment, and management of secure AWS environments for our clients. You will work closely with experienced cloud engineers to build infrastructure, implement security best practices, and optimise our clients AWS environments.

As AWS Advanced Tier Services Partners, a key part of your development will involve deepening your expertise in AWS services, with structured support to achieve AWS certifications and specialisations.

What you'll be doing

• Collaborating with senior engineers on client projects, supporting the design, build, and deployment of secure AWS infrastructure
• Assisting in the implementation of AWS security best practices, including Identity & Access Management (IAM), network security, encryption, and compliance controls
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of secure CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub, GitLab, or Jenkins
• Working with containerised applications and cloud-native AWS services, gaining hands-on experience in modern architectures
• Monitoring cloud environments, responding to alerts, and helping to improve observability, reliability, and performance
• Actively working towards AWS certifications, with a focus on building expertise in AWS and cloud security
• Assisting with AWS partnership activities, such as logging opportunities, supporting funding requests, and helping the business to achieve additional AWS Specialisations.

How we'll support you

We will pay for your AWS certifications, pair you with a senior engineer as a mentor, and give you dedicated time to stay up to date with emerging AWS technologies and security practices.

What we're looking for

• A degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Strong interest in AWS and cloud security
• Foundational knowledge of AWS services
• Understanding of cloud security principles
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code concepts
• Basic understanding of modern application architectures
• Familiarity with programming or scripting language
• Awareness of CI/CD concepts and software delivery pipelines
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal English)
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment

Location

This is an office based role, located at Rothamsted Enterprises, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, with the occasional opportunity to work from home.

Eligibility

• Must be eligible to live and work in the UK
• Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: In addition to the opportunity to be mentored and to develop within a well-respected and growing organisation, we will offer you a starting salary of £30,000 - £35,000 (depending on your experience) which will be reviewed annually as your skill level progresses.
• Company Bonus: Generous annual company bonus.
• Pension: Generous contributory company pension.
• Annual leave: Enjoy 25 days of paid holiday throughout the year.
• Professional Development: Access to training programs, workshops, and AWS courses to further your professional growth and career advancement.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a dynamic, inclusive environment fostering teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Flexible Work Model: This is an office based role, providing hands-on training and senior mentorship. However, occasional working-from-home is permitted, to help support a healthy work-life balance.
• State-of-the-art Equipment: We provide a brand-new Mac computer and accessories to ensure you have the best tools.
• Centrally Located Offices: They are located in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, which, by rail, is just 10 minutes from Luton International Airport and 25 minutes from London St Pancras International. By road, Harpenden is just 7 miles north of the M25 London Orbital Motorway and is close to Junctions 9 and 10 of the M1.
• Free Private Parking is available on-site at Rotherham Enterprises for all MakeCloud employees. The Harpenden offices are also within walking distance of Harpenden Train Station.
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy complimentary office refreshments and subsidised lunch at the Rothamsted Restaurant, featuring freshly made sustainable food.