Platform Engineer

Job Description

Get2Talent is supporting a leading technology consultancy seeking an experienced AWS DevOps Technical Consultant.

You’ll join a fast‑paced Agile delivery team, designing and building secure AWS infrastructure, automated deployment pipelines and shared platform services for high‑profile UK Government and Defence projects.

This is a hands‑on technical leadership role for someone experienced in building new infrastructure not solely maintaining existing environments.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build and manage secure AWS cloud infrastructure


• Create automated CI/CD pipelines


• Develop reusable Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform


• Build and operate platforms for containerised applications


• Support software deployment, monitoring and operational performance


• Lead technical delivery throughout the full project lifecycle


• Advise customers on AWS architecture and technology choices


• Manage senior stakeholder relationships and key project deliverables


• Mentor engineers and support junior team members


• Promote Agile best practices, including Scrum and Kanban

What were looking for

• Strong commercial AWS experience


• Proven experience building new cloud infrastructure


• Hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code


• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automation and containerisation


• Experience with technologies such as Terraform, Docker and Kubernetes


• Good understanding of AWS security principles and secure deployment practices


• Experience delivering within Agile teams


• Ability to lead technical solutions and take ownership of delivery


• Strong customer‑facing and stakeholder‑management skills


• Experience mentoring or supporting other engineers

Security requirements

Applicants Must

• Be a British citizen


• Have lived permanently in the UK for the last five years


• Be eligible to obtain UK security clearance

Qualifications

Design and manage automated CI/CD pipelines.

Build and operate shared platform services for deployment, operation, and monitoring.

Create infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

• Flexitime 37.5 hrs/week, structured your way


• Learning budget for training, certifications, and conferences


• Private healthcare and matched pension


• Monthly socials and quarterly company meetups


• Career growth in a fast-moving, meaningful sector

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : £ 60000

Salary Max : £ 80000

Currency Type : GBP