Senior AWS Platform Engineer

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Senior AWS Platform Engineer

Location: Remote

Salary: Up to £100,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced AWS Platform Engineer with a passion for designing and implementing cutting-edge solutions? Do you thrive in a remote working environment and have a strong security mindset? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

About Us: We are a dynamic Software Engineering business specializing in delivering innovative and scalable solutions to our clients. Our team is composed of talented professionals who are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and ensuring the highest standards of security and performance. We are looking for a Senior AWS Platform Engineer to join our team and help us build multi-tenanted platforms that meet the evolving needs of our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance AWS-based multi-tenanted platforms.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and optimize cloud architecture and infrastructure.
Design and configure networking components to ensure efficient and secure communication between services.
Develop and implement security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and threat detection.
Monitor and manage detection contracts to ensure timely identification and resolution of security incidents.
Automate infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
Perform regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.Requirements:

Proven experience as an AWS Platform Engineer, with a strong focus on multi-tenanted platforms.
Extensive knowledge of AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation, and more.
Strong background in networking, including VPN, DNS, load balancing, and firewall configurations.
Demonstrated expertise in security practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and threat detection.
Experience with detection contracts and monitoring tools to identify and respond to security incidents.
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
Due to the Nature of the work, you will need to be SC Cleared - which means a British Citizen who has lived here for 5+ years.Benefits:

Competitive salary up to £100,000 per annum.
Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, pension plan, and more.
Flexible remote working environment, allowing you to work from anywhere in the UK
Opportunities for professional growth and development, including training and certifications.
Collaborative and inclusive company culture, with regular team-building activities and events.

How to Apply: If you are a talented Senior AWS Platform Engineer with a passion for designing secure and scalable solutions, we would love to hear from you! Apply Now.

Join us and be a part of a forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of software engineering!

To find out more about Computer Futures please visit

Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

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