Job Specifications
Job Title: AWS Platform Engineer
Location: Leeds, UK (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + benefits package
About us
A rapidly growing technology-driven organisation is seeking a Platform Engineer to strengthen security across cloud platforms and delivery pipelines. This role sits within a high-performing Platform Engineering function and blends security, DevOps and cloud engineering to embed security by design across modern, cloud-first environments.
This role is hands-on, highly technical, and ideal for someone who enjoys owning core platform capabilities and embedding security into everything they build.
This is a hybrid role - you will be required to work from the Leeds office 3 days a week.
What You'll Do
Design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure on AWS using Terraform
Develop and operate CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
Manage Kubernetes deployments and application delivery with Argo CD (GitOps)
Build and maintain platform tooling that improves developer experience, reliability, and security
Implement and operate monitoring, logging, and alerting using the Elastic stack
Embed security into the platform and delivery pipelines (shift-left security)
Collaborate closely with application, security, and SRE teams
Troubleshoot platform issues and drive continuous improvements
Tech Stack
You don't need to be an expert in everything, but experience in several of these is expected:
Cloud: AWS (EKS, IAM, VPC, EC2, S3, Security Hub, Inspector)
Infrastructure as Code: Terraform
CI/CD: GitHub Actions
GitOps/CD: Argo CD
Containers & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
Monitoring & Logging: Elastic (ELK/Elastic Observability)
Security: Trivy, AWS Security Hub, AWS Inspector, security scanning tools
Scripting: Bash, Python, or similar
What We're Looking For
Strong experience as a Platform, DevOps, or Infrastructure Engineer
Hands-on AWS experience in production environments
Solid understanding of Kubernetes and modern deployment patterns
Experience building CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows
Practical experience with cloud and container security
Infrastructure-as-code mindset and strong automation skills
Comfortable working cross-functionally and owning shared platforms
Nice to Have
Experience with compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.)
Familiarity with SRE principles and reliability engineering
Security certifications or deep interest in cloud security
About You: We're looking for someone who is:
Confident & Motivated: You take initiative and are eager to tackle new challenges.
Independent: You're comfortable working on tasks autonomously but enjoy collaborating with a team.
Quick to Learn: You're excited to dive into new technologies and constantly improve your skills.
Team-Oriented: You value working with a high-performance team and contributing to a positive culture.
Dedicated & Resourceful: You bring a strong work ethic and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Customer-Focused: You're driven by the chance to create solutions that make a difference for our customers.
What's in it for me?
Base Salary up to £70,000 (depending on experience)
Allocated company shares following successful completion of probation.
5% company performance bonus
Value-based bonus of up to 10%
Hybrid working model with 3 days per week in the Leeds office
37 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, with flexibility to work public holidays and take alternative days off.
Opportunities for professional development, certifications and technical growth.
A collaborative, delivery-focused environment with scope to influence security strategy and mentor others.
About the Company
We provide innovative talent solutions for high-growth markets, connecting exceptional people with ambitious companies to drive success. Our focus is on advancing careers and supporting transformative, future-focussed businesses in the UK, Europe and US. We specialise across 3 core areas: technology, advanced engineering and cyber security. By partnering with us, businesses can adapt, protect, and lead in a rapidly changing world.
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