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Capabilities
AWS Capability Snapshot
What our AWS candidates can do for you.
Our AWS engineers hold Solutions Architect, Developer, and DevOps Engineer certifications. They design VPC architectures, build serverless applications with Lambda, implement container orchestration on EKS, manage CI/CD pipelines with CodePipeline, and optimize costs through Reserved Instances and Savings Plans.
From startup MVP infrastructure to enterprise multi-account landing zones, our AWS team builds cloud platforms that are secure, scalable, and cost-efficient.
Our AWS experts are pre-vetted and ready to integrate into your team within days, not months.
All candidates pass rigorous technical assessments and come with a free replacement guarantee.
Get the same expertise at a fraction of the cost compared to local US/UK hiring.
Modules & Specializations
7 areas
- EC2
- S3
- Lambda
- RDS
- EKS
- CloudFormation
- SageMaker
Tools & Integrations
5 tools
- Terraform
- CloudFormation
- AWS CDK
- AWS CLI
- Ansible
Certifications
3 held
- AWS Solutions Architect Associate/Professional
- AWS Developer Associate
- AWS DevOps Engineer Professional
What They Can Build
AWS Use Cases
Real outcomes your offshore developers can deliver from day one.
Cloud Migration
Lift-and-shift or re-architect on-prem workloads to AWS with zero downtime.
Serverless Architecture
Build event-driven systems with Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and Step Functions.
Infrastructure as Code
Define and manage entire environments with CloudFormation or CDK for repeatable deployments.
Cost Optimization
Right-size instances, implement savings plans, and automate resource scheduling.
Security & Compliance
Implement GuardDuty, Config rules, and IAM best practices for SOC 2 / HIPAA compliance.
Pre-Vetted Talent
Meet the AWS Bench
Pre-vetted candidates ready for your interview.
Harish D.
Lead / Architect · 10 yrs
AWS Solutions Architect with 10 years of cloud experience. Designed and deployed production workloads on AWS for 15+ organizations spanning SaaS, fintech, and healthcare. Expert in serverless (Lambda, Step Functions), container orchestration (ECS/EKS), infrastructure as code (Terraform, CDK), and cost optimization. Reduced cloud spend by 40% for a Series C startup.
Rajesh K.
Senior · 9 yrs
AWS Solutions Architect with 9 years designing multi-account landing zones, EKS clusters, and serverless architectures. Built IaC with Terraform for 20+ production environments. Led cloud migration for a fintech processing $2B+ in annual transactions.
Roles
AWS Roles We Hire
Select the role that fits your team and we'll send matched profiles within 24 hours.
Request profilesAWS Developer
- → Develop and customize EC2, S3, Lambda modules
- → Build integrations using Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK
- → Write unit and integration tests for AWS components
- → Participate in code reviews and maintain coding standards
AWS Administrator
- → Configure and manage EC2, S3, Lambda modules
- → Monitor AWS system health and performance
- → Manage user access, roles, and security policies
- → Create and maintain AWS documentation and runbooks
AWS Architect
- → Design scalable AWS architecture for enterprise deployments
- → Evaluate and integrate tools: Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK
- → Create technical roadmaps and architecture decision records
- → Lead proof-of-concept development for complex AWS initiatives
AWS QA Engineer
- → Create test plans for AWS implementations and upgrades
- → Test across EC2, S3, Lambda modules
- → Build automated regression test suites for AWS
- → Perform performance and load testing on AWS environments
AWS Project Manager
- → Manage end-to-end AWS implementation projects
- → Coordinate with AWS developers, QA, and stakeholders
- → Track project milestones, budgets, and resource allocation
- → Conduct sprint planning, retrospectives, and status reporting
Flexibility
Flexible Engagement Models
Choose the model that fits your workflow. All include managed services.
Dedicated Resource
A full-time AWS expert works exclusively on your project.
- → 40 hrs/week dedicated
- → Daily standups & reporting
- → Direct Slack/Teams channel
- → Your tools & processes
Team Extension
Build a managed AWS pod — developers, QA, PM.
- → 2-10 person teams
- → Tech lead included
- → Sprint-aligned delivery
- → Shared KPIs & retros
Project-Based
Defined scope, fixed timeline. We deliver end-to-end.
- → Fixed price or T&M
- → Milestone-based delivery
- → Full PM oversight
- → UAT & handoff included
Transparent Pricing
AWS Rates
Save 40-70% compared to US/UK rates without compromising quality.
| Seniority | Experience | Monthly Rate (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $2,300 - $3,200 |
| Mid-Level | 3-5 yrs | $3,200 - $4,800 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $4,800 - $6,900 |
| Lead / Principal | 10+ yrs | $6,900 - $9,800 |
Rates are indicative and may vary based on specific AWS modules and certifications required. All rates include managed services, infrastructure, and HR support.
Our Process
Brief → Onboarding in 10 Days
Five steps from your first call to a running AWS team.
Discovery Call
We learn your tech stack, culture, scope, and AWS requirements.
Profile Matching
3-5 pre-vetted AWS profiles with video intros and skill assessments.
Client Interviews
You interview candidates. Technical assessments, culture fit, communication checks.
Selection & Paperwork
NDA, MSA, IP assignment, security setup. We handle all logistics.
Onboarding & Go-Live
Equipment, VPN, tools configured. First standup scheduled. Your AWS expert is live.
Discovery Call
Day 1We learn your tech stack, culture, scope, and AWS requirements.
Profile Matching
Day 2-33-5 pre-vetted AWS profiles with video intros and skill assessments.
Client Interviews
Day 4-5You interview candidates. Technical assessments, culture fit, communication checks.
Selection & Paperwork
Day 6-7NDA, MSA, IP assignment, security setup. We handle all logistics.
Onboarding & Go-Live
Day 8-10Equipment, VPN, tools configured. First standup scheduled. Your AWS expert is live.
AWS Success Stories
Real-Time Data Pipeline on AWS + Snowflake for FinTech
Built a real-time data pipeline processing 2.5 billion events daily on AWS + Snowflake for a FinTech lending platform, replacing a batch-processing system that was 12+ hours behind.
AI-Powered Document Processing for Insurance Company
Built an AI-powered document processing system for a mid-size insurance company, automating claims intake that previously required 45 minutes of manual data entry per claim — now completed in under 90 seconds with 97.3% accuracy.
AWS Hiring FAQ
We assess AWS candidates through infrastructure-as-code challenges, incident response simulations, and architecture design reviews covering EC2, S3, Lambda. Candidates must demonstrate CI/CD pipeline construction, monitoring setup, and cost optimization strategies using real cloud environments. We also verify certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate/Professional and AWS Developer Associate. We specifically evaluate operational judgment — knowing when to auto-scale vs. optimize, when to use managed services vs. self-hosted.
All our AWS developers are based in India and work schedules that provide 4-6 hours of daily overlap with US, UK, or Australian business hours. This covers standups, code reviews, pair programming, and stakeholder meetings. Complex development work happens during their extended hours, meaning you review pull requests each morning with minimal wait time. We use Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK for asynchronous collaboration and handoffs. We've optimized this cadence across hundreds of engagements.
Every engagement is covered by a comprehensive NDA, IP assignment agreement, and data security protocols. All code, designs, and deliverables created by your AWS developer are your property — full IP assignment, no exceptions. Access to Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK and other client systems is managed through role-based permissions. Our infrastructure includes VPN-only access to client environments, endpoint security on all workstations, and we can accommodate SOC 2, HIPAA, or other compliance frameworks. Background verification is standard for all candidates.
We offer a free replacement guarantee. If your AWS developer isn't meeting expectations, tell us and we'll source a replacement with proven expertise in EC2, S3, Lambda within 5 business days at no additional cost. The transition includes a structured handover: documentation of in-progress work, codebase walkthrough with the new resource, and overlap period where both are available. The replacement will be pre-screened for experience in Cloud Migration, Serverless Architecture, Infrastructure as Code. In practice, we rarely need replacements — our vetting process has a 95%+ retention rate past the first 90 days.
From your initial brief to an onboarded AWS developer typically takes 8-10 business days. We deliver 3-5 pre-vetted profiles with experience in EC2, S3, Lambda within 48 hours. You interview your shortlist, and once selected, onboarding covers environment setup, codebase walkthrough, tooling access, and first sprint planning. Most AWS developers submit their first meaningful pull request within the first week. Our candidates are experienced in Cloud Migration, Serverless Architecture, Infrastructure as Code use cases.
We offer three engagement models: (1) Dedicated Resource — a full-time AWS expert specializing in EC2, S3, Lambda works exclusively on your project with 40 hrs/week, daily standups, and direct communication covering areas like Cloud Migration, Serverless Architecture, Infrastructure as Code. (2) Team Extension — a managed pod (2-10 people) with tech lead, developers, QA, and optional PM for sprint-aligned delivery. (3) Project-Based — fixed scope with milestone delivery, full PM oversight, and UAT. Most clients start with a dedicated resource and scale to a team as the project grows.
Your monthly rate covers the developer's dedicated time (40 hrs/week for full-time), equipment and workstation, HR management, time tracking, and our managed services layer — which includes onboarding support, performance reviews, communication facilitation, and admin overhead. There are no hidden costs. Rate differences between seniority levels reflect experience depth in AWS specifically, not just years in the industry. Rate differences also reflect certification depth — AWS Solutions Architect Associate/Professional and AWS Developer Associate certified developers may be priced at the higher end.
Yes. Our AWS developers hold certifications including AWS Solutions Architect Associate/Professional, AWS Developer Associate, AWS DevOps Engineer Professional. Cloud certifications validate breadth, but we also assess depth: architecture design, cost optimization, and incident management experience in production AWS environments.
Comparison
Why Offshore with Us?
Compare your hiring options for AWS talent.
| Factor | US/UK Hire | Freelance |
Offshore1st
Recommended
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|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost |
$8K-$23K
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$5K-$16K
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$2K-$7K
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| Time to Hire |
4-12 weeks
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1-4 weeks
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5-10 days
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| Vetting |
You do it
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Reviews only
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Pre-vetted & video intro
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| Replacement |
Start over
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Start over
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Free in 2 weeks
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| IP Protection |
Standard
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Risky
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Full NDA & assignment
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| Time Zone |
Same zone
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Varies
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US/UK/AUS overlap
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| Management |
You manage
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You manage
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Managed or direct
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| Scaling |
Slow
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Unreliable
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Add resources in days
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"We needed senior data engineers who could architect a solution, not just write code. Offshore1st's team designed a pipeline that has scaled 5x without a single architecture change. They're essentially an extension of our engineering team now."
James Whitfield
CTO, UK FinTech Startup
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