Job Role: AWS IoT Engineer
Location: Milton Keynes - hybrid working 2-3 days per week, rest remote
Length: Initial 3 months + chance for extension
Rate: £300-£350/day/ Outside IR35
Clearance level: Live & active SC required
Are you passionate about leveraging cloud technology to deliver impactful, real-world solutions? We’re looking for an experienced AWS IoT Engineer to support the design and deployment of a secure, scalable IoT architecture used in occupancy monitoring across multiple estates within a public sector client.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative team driving digital transformation through cutting-edge IoT and cloud solutions. You’ll play a key role in building, optimising, and securing cloud-based infrastructure and applications that support real-time data analytics and operational insights.
Key Responsibilities AWS IoT Engineer:
* Build and configure AWS IoT solutions using AWS IoT Core, Greengrass, SiteWise, and Kinesis, aligned with existing High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLD/LLD).
* Develop secure, scalable, and highly available IoT architectures in line with the AWS Well-Architected Framework.
* Create secure, reliable data pipelines integrating Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, Redshift, and CloudWatch for real-time analytics.
* Implement secure device communication using AWS IoT security policies and encryption.
* Optimize deployments for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
* Collaborate with cloud architects, data engineers, and cybersecurity professionals to future-proof the IoT ecosystem.
* Support and maintain IoT operations, including documentation updates and troubleshooting.
AWS IoT Engineer Requirements:
* 3–5 years of hands-on experience designing and implementing AWS-based IoT solutions.
* Expertise in AWS IoT Core, Greengrass, SiteWise, and Kinesis.
* Strong understanding of MQTT, JSON messaging, and device provisioning.
* Familiarity with AWS analytics and storage services: Redshift, DynamoDB, S3, CloudWatch.
* Proficiency in Python or Node.js.
* Deep knowledge of cloud security best practices: IAM, encryption, network security.
* Proven experience resolving complex IoT connectivity and performance issues.
* Experience working in regulated or secure environments.
AWS IoT Engineer Requirements Nice to have:
* AWS Certifications such as:
* AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional)
* AWS Certified Developer – Associate
* AWS Certified IoT Specialty (Highly desirable)
* Familiarity with CI/CD, DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation).
* Experience with AWS SageMaker or other ML/AI tools for IoT analytics.
If this role is of interest - please apply now.