Summary: The role of AWS Platform Engineer involves working within a Government Defence business unit to build and maintain AWS infrastructure platforms for National Security Customers. The position requires a self-motivated individual who can collaborate with various teams to solve complex challenges using cutting-edge technology. Candidates must possess DV security clearance and have a strong background in AWS services and infrastructure management. This role offers significant ownership and responsibility within a supportive engineering community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain infrastructure platforms on AWS for National Security Customers.
• Collaborate with Engineering teams and end-users to design, develop, deploy, and maintain AWS solutions.
• Identify innovative solutions to complex challenges and contribute to various teams across customer organizations.
• Utilize AWS services and Infrastructure as Code technologies to solve business issues.
• Engage in Agile methodologies to enhance project delivery and efficiency.

Key Skills:

• Extensive experience with AWS and regarded as a subject matter expert.
• Expertise in AWS services such as EC2, ECS, EKS, S3, Lambda, RDS, KMS, ELB, SNS, SQS, IAM.
• Proficient in scripting languages like Shell, Bash, or Python.
• Knowledge of Linux, networking, routing, and firewalls.
• Strong understanding of operational concepts on AWS, including monitoring and observability.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code technologies (e.g., CloudFormation, CDK, Terraform).
• Familiarity with Version Control Systems (e.g., Git, Mercurial, Perforce).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in an Agile environment (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, XP).

Salary (Rate): 780

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT