Technical Development Lead AWS / Cloud Engineering
Essential Consulting · Edinburgh, Scotland ·
Technical Development Lead AWS / Cloud Engineering Approx £600£750 per day (inside IR35) Initial contract with likelihood of extension throughout 2027 and potentially beyond UK based - flexible hybrid working, we are open to candidates based anywhere within the UK.
We are looking for an experienced Technical Development Lead to join a major technology transformation programme within a leading UK financial services organisation. This is a hands-on technical leadership role for someone with deep cloud and software engineering expertise who still enjoys getting into the detail, solving difficult technical problems and exploring how new technologies can be used to build better solutions.
The programme is developing new AWS based model execution and monitoring capabilities , with successful proof-of-concept work now providing the foundation for further development and scale. This isn't a traditional Development Manager role, nor are we looking for a high-level Architect removed from the engineering.
We are looking for someone who can provide technical direction while remaining close enough to the technology to work through problems with developers, challenge existing approaches and introduce new ideas. Key Responsibilities Providing hands-on technical leadership across a team of software/cloud engineers.
Helping design and develop scalable solutions within a complex AWS environment. Supporting and unblocking developers when they encounter difficult technical problems. Driving modern engineering practices across CI/CD, containerisation, microservices and automation .
Working through complex cloud integration and connectivity challenges. Challenging existing technical approaches and identifying better ways of solving problems. Helping accelerate the move away from traditional development approaches towards faster, iterative software delivery.
Exploring emerging technologies and identifying where they can provide genuine business and engineering value. Supporting the programme's growing use of AI-assisted and agentic development technologies . Communicating technical concepts effectively across engineering teams, technology stakeholders and senior business leadership....