Senior Platform Engineer (AWS, Kubernetes & Terraform)

Michael Page; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a hands-on DevOps/Cloud Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable AWS infrastructure, owning CI/CD pipelines and automation.

You will work with EKS, Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, Terraform and CloudFormation, embedding DevSecOps, IAM controls, and security scanning.

Join a high‑performance team delivering AI and data‑driven platforms with global impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in DevOps/SRE/platform engineering on AWS
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or Go
• Proven experience with Docker, Kubernetes (EKS), GitLab CI/CD, and IaC tools
• Deep understanding of cloud security, networking, and performance optimisation
• Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch) and distributed systems

Responsibilities

• Build and optimise AWS infrastructure (EKS, Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS) for scale and reliability
• Own CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, implementing automated testing and deployments
• Embed DevSecOps practices including security scanning, IAM controls, and secrets management
• Develop Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and CloudFormation for repeatable environments
• Enhance observability through monitoring, alerting, and logging frameworks

Skills

Python

Go

Linux

Cloud security

Observability concepts

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes (EKS)

GitLab CI/CD

Terraform

CloudFormation

Prometheus

Grafana

CloudWatch

Job description

This is a hands‑on role where you will design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS, taking full ownership of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.

Client Details

Our client is a forward‑thinking organisation focused on building innovative, technology‑driven solutions within a sophisticated investment environment. They operate at the intersection of digital product development, engineering excellence, and AI‑led innovation, driving impactful outcomes across global markets.

Description

• Build and optimise AWS infrastructure (EKS, Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS) for scale and reliability
• Own CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, implementing automated testing and deployments
• Embed DevSecOps practices including security scanning, IAM controls, and secrets management
• Develop Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and CloudFormation for repeatable environments
• Enhance observability through monitoring, alerting, and logging frameworks

Profile

• 5+ years' experience in DevOps, SRE, or platform engineering on AWS
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or Go, with solid Linux expertise
• Proven experience with Docker, Kubernetes (EKS), GitLab CI/CD, and IaC tools
• Deep understanding of cloud security, networking, and performance optimisation
• Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch) and distributed systems

Job Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge AI and data‑driven platforms
• Long‑term growth within a high‑performing, innovation‑focused team

Skills

• AWS