AWS Cloud Platform Engineer

AWS Cloud Platform Engineer - AWS, Cloud & On-Premise

We're working with an ambitious and forward thinking SaaS business with over 400 employees, 5000+ customers and a busy pipeline of work. They are invested in modern and emerging technologies including AI - you can expect a fast moving and progressive culture where you will learn, develop and stay on the curve of modern tech.

The role of AWS Cloud Infrastructure / Platform Engineer is to support and evolve a hybrid infrastructure environment spanning cloud and on-premise systems. This is a senior and influential role where, alongside your technical contribution, you will help to steer the working practice, provide strategic input and drive innovation.

The Role: 

You'll play a key role in managing and enhancing a hybrid infrastructure estate, supporting both internal systems and customer-facing platforms. Working closely with engineering teams, you'll help drive best practices across DevOps, automation, and system reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support hybrid infrastructure across AWS and on-premise environments
• Optimise systems for performance, scalability, security, and cost
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve DevOps practices and automation
• Monitor infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability
• Maintain clear documentation and continuously improve processes

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in AWS infrastructure design, deployment and system administration.
• Broad understanding of Microsoft hybrid cloud infrastructures with a good working knowledge of on-premise infrastructure.
• Networking (switching, load balancing and firewalls)
• Experience of working with commercially focused software engineering teams using Agile/DevOps practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills; effective working independently and within teams.
• Experience managing complex projects.

Highly proficient in at least two of the following technologies:

• Docker (AWS ECS)
• Terraform, Ansible, or CDK
• AWS IaaS (EC2, VPC, Transit Gateway)
• CloudFlare
• Windows Server (IIS)
• Linux

Ready to make an impact?

Hit apply to upload your CV, or email direct to StevenWright@SpectrumIT.co.uk for more information.

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.