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AWS Cloud Platform Engineer

Cardiff Permanent £60,000 - £66,500 per year View Job Description
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.
  • Hybrid working from Cardiff Office (not fully remote)
  • 6-12 month FTC, salary with benefits.

About Our Client

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

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

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.

What's on 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.
Contact
Henry Bishop
Quote job ref
JN-112024-6597439
Phone number
+44 117 906 5157

Job summary

Job function
Technology
Subsector
Infrastructure
Sector
Public Sector
Location
Cardiff
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Henry Bishop
Consultant phone
+44 117 906 5157
Job reference
JN-112024-6597439