AWS Cloud Engineer

Durell Software has been a trusted provider of insurance software for over 40 years, serving brokers, managing general agents (MGAs), and insurers. Our platforms enable efficient underwriting, scheme management, and distribution, allowing businesses to scale and operate confidently. Leveraging deep industry expertise and modern technology, Durell Software ensures innovative and reliable solutions. We are an invested and fast-growing business with ambition.

As part of the AUB Group, we remain committed to supporting the insurance sector's evolving needs.

This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Bristol. The role involves designing, deploying, and maintaining cloud solutions using Amazon Web Services to support Durell Software's platforms and infrastructure. Responsibilities include managing cloud infrastructure, optimizing resource usage, resolving issues, and ensuring robust security practices. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve system scalability, reliability, and performance is a key aspect of the role.

This role will be responsible for designing, implementing and managing secure, scalable and cost-effective infrastructure on Amazon Web Services. Key duties will include managing AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS), monitoring system performance, and ensuring compliance.

• Infrastructure Management:
  Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Automation:
  Write code to automate infrastructure management and data retention.
• Security & Compliance:
  Implement security best practices, manage Identity and Access Management (IAM), and maintain compliance standards.
• Monitoring & Optimization:
  Monitor system performance using Cloud Watch and optimize resources for cost-efficiency.

• Proficiency in Cloud Computing and Infrastructure management
• Experience working with Windows environments utilizing Internet Information Services from AWS AMI’s
• Competency in managing and optimizing Databases
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and in an on-site environment
• Previous experience with AWS services and certifications is essential
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred

• 5+ years of experience AWS cloud management, with a strong focus on automated testing.
• Experience in Information Security – with a particular focus on Cloud Security Alliance’s Cloud Control Matrix (CSA CCM) and best practices put forward by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) that relate to network security. Understanding of Agile and software development processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience in the insurance technology industry is not a requirement but it will help!

• Azure Dev Ops (knowledge of CI/CD beneficial)

We are a diverse, inclusive team is based in a modern co-working space in the centre of Bristol.

Other than working for an innovative tech firm transforming an industry...

• £50k - £60k dependent upon experience and proficiency
• Enrolment in pension plan, employee contributions matched to 5%.