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AWS Cloud Platform Engineer

Michael Page Technology
Posted a day ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF5 1DR, Wales

Salary

£66,500 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • This 12-month fixed-term contract is for an experienced AWS Cloud Platform Engineer with a salary of up to £66,500.
  • The role involves managing analytical infrastructure and supporting technically challenging projects across the tech stack, particularly in backend, infrastructure, and orchestration.
  • Candidates must have the right to work in the UK as no sponsorship is available, and significant experience in similar roles is required.
  • The position also includes maintaining a secure developer platform and leading junior team members while implementing new features and solutions.
  • The role offers hybrid working with 70% remote flexibility and a supportive working environment within a well-established Public Sector entity.

This 12 month FTC will suit an experienced AWS Cloud Platform Engineer. Hybrid working available. Must have right to work in UK due to no Sponsorship available.

Responsible for managing the analytical infrastructure, used principally by engineers, scientists and economists, and supporting technically challenging projects. You will work across all levels of the tech stack, focusing on backend, infrastructure, and orchestration.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established Public Sector and Government entity, with over 1000 employees across the UK.

Description

The AWS Cloud Platform Engineer will be:

  • Maintaining and improving the existing secure developer platform, which is built using a combination of open-source solutions, including Docker, JupyterHub and codeserver, and AWS services such as a custom VPC for security, ImageBuilder for custom AMIs, Bedrock and S3.
  • Suggesting and implementing new features and solutions for the development platform to meet the evolving needs of the teams, improve efficiency and ensure a streamlined and easily maintainable stack.
  • Reviewing and optimising the company AWS Organization and Accounts setup, including policies, security, networking, and cost management.
  • Leading and mentoring junior team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • Leading the technology team in implementing cutting-edge technology Strategies/Solutions.

Profile

The successful AWS Cloud Platform Engineer should have:

  • Significant experience as a Platform Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Data Engineer, or in similar roles.
  • Proven experience in delivering infrastructure projects as part of a team, with a track record of shaping and leading technical projects.
  • Deep understanding of AWS services and architecture best practices at Solutions Architect or Developer Associate level or above.
  • Strong coding skills in Python and other relevant languages.
  • Experience working with Infrastructure as Code, including CloudFormation and CDK.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write documentation, high level design documents for approval, and present technical topics clearly to a non-technical audience.

Job Offer

  • Annual salary up to £66,500
  • Pension up to 28%
  • 12 month fixed term contract (including benefits).
  • A supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • Hybrid working, 70% remote with visits to any of the following offices in Cardiff, London or Manchester.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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