AWS Technical Lead

NTT Data is seeking an experienced AWS Technical Lead to drive the delivery of enterprise scale cloud transformation, migration and remediation programs across complex AWS environments.

• Initial 6 month contract
• Sydney CBD - hybrid work arrangements on offer

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll work closely with cloud engineers, architects, security teams and key stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable and highly automated AWS solutions.

You will play a key role in shaping technical direction, leading engineering teams, and ensuring successful delivery outcomes across multiple cloud initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of enterprise AWS solutions across complex multi-account environments
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to cloud engineering teams
• Drive Infrastructure as Code initiatives using Terraform and CloudFormation
• Develop and enhance CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks and GitOps practices
• Lead AWS networking, security and governance activities
• Facilitate technical workshops and provide guidance on architecture, risk and delivery decisions
• Troubleshoot complex cloud, infrastructure, networking and security issues
• Manage technical risks, dependencies and delivery outcomes across cloud projects
• Support stakeholders with trusted technical advice and practical recommendations

Key Requirements

• Extensive hands on AWS engineering, DevOps or Platform Engineering experience
• Strong experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code practices
• Experience with CloudFormation, automation and scripting (Python or Bash)
• Strong AWS networking expertise including VPCs, routing, segmentation and hybrid connectivity
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies
• Strong AWS security and governance experience
• Experience working within enterprise AWS environments
• Proven ability to lead technical teams while remaining hands on technically
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem solving skills

Desirable

• AWS Solutions Architect Professional Certification
• AWS DevOps Engineer Professional Certification
• AWS Advanced Networking or Security certifications
• Terraform Certification
• Experience within financial services highly regarded