Senior AWS Platform engineer

Senior AWS Platform Engineer

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Location: London (Hybrid)

Join our team as a Senior AWS Platform Engineer for a 12-month contract. You will be pivotal in designing, building, and maintaining a cloud-based data platform hosted within AWS, aimed at generating occupancy insights and supporting data-driven decision making.

Day-to-day Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain AWS-based services and infrastructure.
• Develop data ingestion and integration services.
• Enhance and maintain APIs and event-driven services.
• Manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
• Implement secure deployment and operational practices.
• Troubleshoot platform, integration, and deployment issues.
• Collaborate with technical teams to implement architecture designs.
• Ensure solutions meet security, scalability, and performance requirements.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation and support continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Active SC Clearance.
• Extensive experience in AWS cloud platforms within production environments.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, preferably GitHub Actions.
• Strong Python skills for integrations and backend services.
• Knowledge of AWS services like Lambda, API Gateway, and EventBridge.
• Experience in integrating multiple systems and data sources.
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles and best practices.
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with IoT or smart building platforms.
• Knowledge of AWS IoT services and real-time data processing architectures.
• Familiarity with Cisco Meraki and WiFi analytics solutions.
• Experience in government or regulated environments.

To apply for this Senior AWS Platform Engineer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role.