Staff Platform Engineer AWS - Cyber Security
On site
London, United Kingdom
Full Time
12-03-2025
Job Specifications
About
Staff Platform Engineer London to £160k
Are you a technologist looking for an opportunity to make an impact and progress your career in a senior, hands-on role with complex and challenging work?
You could be joining a highly successful and scaling Cyber Security technology company that has just received an additional £20 million investment.
As a Staff Platform Engineer you will collaborate with engineering teams across the business to examine and find ways to scale, optimise and improve the infrastructure via automation. You'll be working with a modern cloud (AWS) based infrastructure, using tools such as AWS CDK, Kubernetes, Amazon EKS, Python and Github Actions. You'll be the sole DevOps in the London office, collaborating with a small team based near Manchester.
Location:
You'll join colleagues in amazing offices in London five days a week with a wide range of facilities and an array of perks. There's a 37.5 hour working week with early finishes on Friday and no expectation to work beyond your hours as work life balance is a huge part of the culture.
About You
You are an experienced DevOps / Platform Engineer
You have strong technical skills with AWS
You have expertise with Containerisation (Kubernetes, Docker) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CDK or similar
You have Python and/ or Java coding skills
You are experienced with CI/CD pipelines to ensure scalable, reliable systems
You're able to manage large scale systems efficiently with a focus on reducing manual intervention
You have advanced analysis and problem solving skills
You have excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills
You are degree educated in Computer Science or closely related discipline
What's In It For You
As a Staff Platform Engineer you will earn a highly competitive package including:
Salary to £160k (with performance related rises)
Equity
8% pension contribution
Life Assurance and Income Protection
Enhanced paternity packages
Private Medical care for you and your family including same day GP appointments and prescriptions
Flexible working hours
Charitable donations matching scheme and much more
Apply now to find out more about this Staff Platform Engineer opportunity.
At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.
Nice-to-have skills
AWS
Kubernetes
Python
Docker
London, England
Work experience
DevOps
Languages
English
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