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Weekend Aws Cloud Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Principle AWS Cloud Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$54.25 - $72.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Consulting Principal AWS Cloud Engineer, you will design, build, and guide secure, scalable AWS cloud platforms and cloud-native solutions. You will partner with engineering, security ...

AWS Engineer | AWS Cloud Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$63.50 - $84.75/hr

MDAEdge is seeking a skilled AWS Cloud Engineer to design, develop, and maintain applications and infrastructure on the AWS platform. This role plays a key part in ensuring the cloud environment is ...

AWS Cloud Engineer

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$57 - $76/hr

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career- and customer-oriented AWS Cloud Engineer to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD. Our team delivers enterprise infrastructure capabilities for a global workforce ...

AWS Cloud Engineer

Tampa, FL · Hybrid

$52.75 - $70.50/hr

AFS is seeking an AWS Engineer to lead the design, build, and automation of our cutting-edge cloud infrastructure in a DevSecOps environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about building secure ...

AWS Cloud Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$53.50 - $71.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are seeking an AWS Cloud Engineer who can build, deploy, and operate secure, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud infrastructure on AWS * The ideal candidate combines strong cloud engineering ...

Senior AWS Cloud Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$55.25 - $73.75/hr

Senior AWS Cloud Engineer Job Location: Dallas, TX - 5 days onsite Duration: 6+ Months Contract Interview Mode: Video Interview W2 candidates only preferred 15+ years of Work Experience Required • ...

AWS Cloud Engineer

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$54 - $72/hr

The AWS Cloud Engineer (Expert) will lead the architecture, engineering, and operational stewardship of AWS-based infrastructure supporting the NMMES program in Norfolk, VA. The role owns the cloud ...

AWS Cloud Engineer

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$57 - $76/hr

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career- and customer-oriented AWS Cloud Engineer to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD. Our team delivers enterprise infrastructure capabilities for a global workforce ...

AWS Cloud Engineer

Malvern, PA · On-site

$54.75 - $73/hr

* A Full Stack Cloud Engineer responsible for building and maintaining modern applications across front-end and back-end, leveraging AWS for scalability and security, while incorporating AI/ML ...

AWS Cloud Engineer

Atlanta, GA

$53.50 - $71.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are seeking an AWS Cloud Engineer who can build, deploy, and operate secure, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud infrastructure on AWS * The ideal candidate combines strong cloud engineering ...

AWS Cloud Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$55.50 - $74/hr

Support long-term AWS maturity, cloud adoption, infrastructure improvement, and security-hardening initiatives Required Qualifications * 2+ years of hands-on cloud engineering experience with a ...

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Sr.AWS Cloud Engineer

$57 - $76.25/hr

Job Summary We are seeking a skilled and motivated AWS Cloud Engineer to design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This role is critical in ensuring high ...

AWS Cloud Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$61.50 - $82/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Engineer to design, deploy, and manage scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The role involves working across ...

AWS Cloud Engineer

Mineral Springs, NC

$50 - $66.75/hr

Buscamos un/a AWS Cloud Engineer con solida experiencia en configuracion de plataforma e integraciones. Tus principales responsabilidades seran: * Disenar, implementar y mantener soluciones de ...

AWS Cloud Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$52.75 - $70.50/hr

They are seeking an AWS Engineer to lead the design, build, and automation of cloud infrastructure, focusing on creating secure and scalable platforms on AWS. Responsibilities : • Design, build ...

AWS Cloud Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$59.75 - $80/hr

AWS Cloud Engineer Location: Irvine, CA Duration: Long Term Contract Exp: 12-15+ Years On C2C Responsibilities Design, implement, and operate AWS foundation services (VPC, IAM, KMS, S3, CloudWatch ...

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AWS Cloud Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$63.50 - $84.75/hr

AWS Cloud Engineer Location: Seattle, WA/St. Louis, MO/Plano, TX/Dallas, TX/Houston, TX (onsite) Job Type : Full time AWS data services (S3, Glue, Redshift, Athena, Lambda, Step Functions, Kinesis ...

AWS Cloud Engineer

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$53.25 - $71.25/hr

Vantage Point Consulting Inc. is a company seeking an AWS Cloud Engineer with strong experience in core AWS services. The role involves advanced networking, observability and monitoring, automation ...

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How much do weekend aws cloud engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend aws cloud engineer in the United States is $62.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53.61 and $71.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Weekend AWS Cloud Engineer?

Weekend AWS Cloud Engineers are IT professionals who specialize in managing, deploying, and maintaining Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructure specifically during weekends. Their responsibilities often include monitoring systems for issues, implementing updates or patches, and supporting any cloud-related incidents that arise outside of typical weekday hours. This role ensures that cloud environments remain secure, reliable, and functional during off-peak times when many organizations still require 24/7 uptime. Weekend AWS Cloud Engineers must have strong knowledge of AWS services, scripting, troubleshooting, and incident response. They may work as part of a rotating on-call team or in dedicated weekend shifts.

What are the typical responsibilities and collaboration expectations for a Weekend AWS Cloud Engineer?

As a Weekend AWS Cloud Engineer, you’ll often focus on monitoring cloud infrastructure, responding to incidents, performing maintenance tasks, and supporting deployments that are scheduled outside of regular business hours. You’ll likely collaborate remotely with weekday engineering teams through documentation, ticketing systems, and occasional handover meetings to ensure smooth transitions and continuity of operations. Communication skills and the ability to work independently are especially important, as you may be the primary point of contact for any urgent issues during your shift. This role can provide valuable experience in incident management and automation, and is a strong stepping stone toward more senior cloud engineering positions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Weekend AWS Cloud Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend AWS Cloud Engineer, you need expertise in cloud architecture, scripting, troubleshooting, and a relevant degree or AWS certification (such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect). Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda), infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation), and monitoring platforms is crucial. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently during off-hours set top performers apart. These abilities ensure reliable cloud operations, rapid incident response, and seamless service availability during weekend shifts.

What is the difference between Weekend Aws Cloud Engineer vs Part-Time Aws Cloud Support Specialist?

AspectWeekend Aws Cloud EngineerPart-Time Aws Cloud Support Specialist
CertificationsAWS Certified Solutions Architect or DeveloperAWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or Support-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentProject-based, hands-on cloud engineering tasks during weekendsSupport and troubleshooting tasks, often remote, during part-time hours
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, cloud service providers, startupsManaged service providers, IT support firms, cloud consulting companies

The Weekend Aws Cloud Engineer focuses on deploying and managing cloud solutions during weekends, often involving project work. In contrast, the Part-Time Aws Cloud Support Specialist primarily provides troubleshooting and support services on a flexible schedule. Both roles require AWS certifications and are common in cloud and IT industries, but they differ in daily responsibilities and work scope.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Aws Cloud Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,802 per year, or $62.9 per hour.

Principle AWS Cloud Engineer

LexisNexis

Raleigh, NC • On-site

$54.25 - $72.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago


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7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

190th of 492 rated business services


Job description

** Please note that Raleigh, NC would be the preferred location for this role. We are open to hiring on a remote basis in the United States, with the understanding that the selected individual will work a U.S. eastern time zone schedule. **
About Our Team:
LexisNexis Legal & Professional serves customers in over 150 countries with 11,800 employees globally. We are part of RELX, a provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company leads in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market, enhancing productivity and transforming the business and practice of law. We use ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible approach, prioritizing the best model for each legal use case.
About the Role:
As a Consulting Principal AWS Cloud Engineer, you will design, build, and guide secure, scalable AWS cloud platforms and cloud-native solutions. You will partner with engineering, security, architecture, and product teams to implement infrastructure automation, Kubernetes and serverless patterns, observability, and resilient operating practices. This role combines hands-on cloud engineering with technical leadership, mentoring, and practical architectural guidance that supports business agility, reliability, and cost-effective innovation.
Requirements
  • 10+ years of engineering or IT experience, with 5+ years focused on AWS cloud engineering, automation, platform engineering, or cloud architecture.
  • Strong hands-on experience with core AWS services, including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, RDS/Aurora, EKS, CloudWatch, and Route 53.
  • Experience leveraging AI-assisted engineering tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor) in day-to-day development, code review, and platform work - and a demonstrated ability to enable and upskill other engineers in their adoption.
  • Experience designing and implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, or similar tooling.
  • Strong scripting or programming skills using Python, Bash, Go, or similar languages to automate cloud operations and integration workflows.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps, and GitOps practices using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Argo CD, Azure DevOps, or comparable platforms.
  • Experience with containers and Kubernetes-based deployment patterns, including Docker, EKS, Helm, service networking, and autoscaling concepts.
  • Solid understanding of AWS networking concepts, including VPC design, subnets, routing, security groups, load balancing, DNS, and hybrid connectivity patterns.
  • Knowledge of cloud security and compliance practices, including IAM least privilege, encryption, secrets management, vulnerability remediation, and policy guardrails.
  • Experience with observability and SRE practices, including monitoring, logging, alerting, incident response, runbooks, and operational readiness reviews.
  • Experience supporting cloud data services and storage patterns such as RDS/Aurora, DynamoDB, S3, caching, backup, and lifecycle management.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and mentoring skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions across teams.
  • Experience with platform engineering Internal Developer Portal (IDE) or self-service cloud development environments that help teams design, provision, deploy, and operate cloud infrastructure through governed workflows.

Responsibilities
  • Design, build, and maintain secure, highly available AWS environments optimized for reliability, performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
  • Implement reusable AWS infrastructure patterns across compute, networking, storage, identity, containers, serverless, and database services.
  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code modules, templates, and pipelines that support consistent provisioning and deployment practices.
  • Develop and maintain internal enablement resources - playbooks, templates, workshops that accelerate team adoption of AI-assisted engineering across the engineering organization.
  • Build and support Kubernetes and container-based workloads on AWS, including EKS deployment patterns, Helm-based releases, ingress, autoscaling, and observability integrations.
  • Champion the adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices across the team, identifying high-value use cases, curating tooling, and building enablement resources that raise the engineering floor.
  • Partner with application, security, architecture, and operations teams to modernize workloads and improve cloud-native delivery practices.
  • Implement security controls and operational guardrails, including least-privilege IAM, encryption, secrets management, network segmentation, and compliance-aligned practices.
  • Improve cloud operations through monitoring, logging, alerting, incident response, runbooks, automated remediation, and continuous reliability improvements.
  • Review cloud designs and changes against AWS Well-Architected principles, internal standards, and production readiness expectations.
  • Troubleshoot complex cloud, platform, networking, deployment, and performance issues across AWS environments.
  • Mentor engineers on AWS, Kubernetes, automation, security, and platform engineering best practices while promoting continuous learning.
  • Communicate technical recommendations clearly to engineering partners, product stakeholders, security teams, and leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • AWS Associate or Professional-level certification, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, or comparable cloud/platform certification.
  • Experience building reusable Infrastructure as Code modules, golden paths, templates, or self-service provisioning patterns for engineering teams.
  • Experience with AWS multi-account, landing zone, or account governance patterns using services such as AWS Organizations, Control Tower, IAM Identity Center, or related guardrail capabilities.
  • Experience with serverless and event-driven AWS architectures using services such as Lambda, Step Functions, API Gateway, EventBridge, SQS, SNS, or Kinesis.
  • Experience with observability platforms and operational tooling such as CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry, Datadog, Splunk, or comparable monitoring and logging solutions.
  • Familiarity with cloud cost optimization, capacity planning, tagging strategies, and FinOps practices.
  • Experience supporting data, analytics, AI, or machine learning workloads on AWS is a plus.
  • Experience with AWS AI/ML services including Bedrock, SageMaker, or related managed AI services - particularly in designing the infrastructure and operational patterns that support AI workload deployment at scale.

Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous well-being initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.
Working for you
We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
  • Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
  • Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
  • Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
  • Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
  • Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
  • Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice

About the Business
LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.
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U.S. National Base Pay Range: $115,400 - $192,300. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.
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