Lead AWS Cloud Engineer

Description
Our customer is undertaking a multi-year transformation to modernize its contact center ecosystem, transitioning from a fragmented, multi-vendor environment to a unified platform built on AWS Connect. This effort will support thousands of agents across multiple lines of business and enable a more scalable, agile, and customer-centric operating model.
The AWS Engineer will play a critical role in this transformation by providing deep technical expertise across the AWS ecosystem. This individual will help design, build, and support cloud-native solutions that enhance customer experience, streamline agent workflows, and reduce operational complexity.
This role requires a hands-on engineer who can own problems end-to-end, contribute to architectural decisions, and collaborate across business and technical teams to deliver scalable solutions. The position will also support early-stage pilot initiatives and the broader rollout of AWS Connect capabilities across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as a core AWS engineering lead supporting the design, development, and scaling of AWS Connect and related services
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across multiple AWS services, identifying root causes and implementing long-term fixes
Design and implement scalable, resilient cloud solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards
Develop and maintain Lambda functions and integrations to support contact center workflows and business processes
Lead and support integration efforts with enterprise systems (e.g., Salesforce, internal platforms, APIs)
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions and implementation plans
Contribute to and enhance Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) for consistent and repeatable deployments
Research and evaluate AWS services to recommend innovative yet practical solutions
Support the rollout of contact center capabilities across multiple lines of business
Partner with business and operations teams to improve:
o Customer routing and experience
o Agent productivity and workflows
o System usability and maintainability
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in AWS cloud engineering and development
Proven experience designing, building, and supporting scalable distributed systems in AWS
Strong programming experience (Python preferred, but open to other languages)
Experience building and supporting API-driven integrations
Working knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation
Experience with Terraform or similar Infrastructure as Code tools
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to own issues through resolution
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Excellent communication skills and experience working with cross-functional teams
Skills
Aws, Cloud, Python, Lambda, Api, Terraform, aws connect, api gateway, IAM, cloud watch
Top Skills Details
Aws,Cloud,Python,Lambda,Api,Terraform,aws connect,api gateway,IAM,cloud watch
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Nice to Haves
Experience with Amazon Connect
Familiarity with contact center technologies (IVR, routing, call flows)
Experience with Amazon Lex or conversational AI
Experience integrating AWS Connect with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)
Exposure to contact center modernization or cloud migration initiatives
Experience Level
Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Atlanta, GA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

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About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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