Explore AWS Engineer Jobs

AWS Engineers design, build, and maintain cloud environments on Amazon Web Services. They help organizations develop reliable, secure, and scalable infrastructure, support cloud migration, and improve how applications are deployed and operated. Explore vetted AWS Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What AWS Engineers Do

Responsibilities vary by employer and seniority, but commonly include designing AWS architectures, provisioning and managing cloud resources, automating infrastructure, monitoring performance, and troubleshooting operational issues. AWS Engineers may also work with development, security, and operations teams to improve availability, control costs, and meet compliance requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, and CloudWatch. Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation, scripting, CI/CD, containers, networking, and cloud security can also be valuable. AWS certifications may strengthen an application, while practical experience delivering dependable cloud solutions remains essential.

Career Paths and Work Settings

AWS Engineers work across technology, finance, healthcare, consulting, and other industries. Depending on their focus, they may specialize in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, DevOps, security, or architecture. With experience, professionals can move into senior engineering, cloud architecture, engineering management, or broader cloud leadership roles.

Find AWS Engineer Opportunities on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by responsibilities, required experience, location, and work arrangement to find an opportunity that aligns with your cloud engineering skills and career goals.

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$135K - $160K *

Architect dynamic solutions by blending technical expertise in JavaScript, Python, and cloud environments to drive client engagements and promote scalable design, enhancing business outcomes through s...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Engage with clients as a Solutions Architect, leveraging 10+ years in software engineering. Drive technical solutions in JavaScript, Python, and multi-cloud environments, blending architecture experti...

Jefferson City, MORemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming client needs into scalable solutions by leveraging deep technical expertise in JavaScript, Python, and multi-cloud architectures while driving successful sales and tech...

Cheyenne, WYRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as you drive impactful technical conversations, blending deep software architecture expertise with client engagement to deliver scalable solutions in a fast-paced, innovative env...

Raleigh, NCRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape your future as a Solutions Architect, blending technical leadership with client engagement. Leverage your expertise in JavaScript, Python, and cloud solutions to drive conversations and bridge b...

Miami, FLRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead client-facing technical engagements, driving solution architecture and pre-sales strategy. Combine deep expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and cloud environments to design scalable solut...

Dover, DERemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Engage as a Solutions Architect, blending pre-sales expertise with deep technical knowledge in JavaScript, Python, and multi-cloud environments. Lead client interactions, drive solution design, and st...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower your career by leveraging your client-facing expertise and deep technical skill set in JavaScript, Python, and cloud architectures to drive solution design and enhance client engagement during...

Billings, MTRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

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Santa Fe, NMRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team where you'll leverage your expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python to drive technical solutions, engage clients, and enhance pre-sales strategies within multi-cloud environ...

Juneau, AKRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

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Maryland, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $125K *

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design and enhancement of corporate security infrastructure, improving automation and maintaining strong security posture in a cloud environment. Collaborate with teams to implement controls...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $170K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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$175K - $210K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $100K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an AWS Engineer do?question toggle

    An AWS Engineer builds and operates cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services. Typical work includes designing cloud environments, automating deployments, monitoring systems, improving security, and troubleshooting performance or reliability issues.

  • What skills are commonly required for AWS Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include AWS services such as EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Lambda, and CloudWatch, along with networking, scripting, infrastructure as code, CI/CD, containers, and cloud security. Requirements differ by role and employer.

  • Do AWS Engineers need certifications?question toggle

    Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer can demonstrate relevant knowledge and may be preferred by some employers. They are not universally required; hands-on experience is also important.

  • How much do AWS Engineers earn?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as experience, specialization, location, and employer. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, where available.

  • Where can I find AWS Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse AWS Engineer listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its compensation details, qualifications, and location or work arrangement.