AWS Cloud Platform Engineer - SaaS Business - Tech Company

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative SaaS company is seeking an AWS Cloud Platform Engineer to lead their cloud infrastructure strategy. In this dynamic role, you will design, deploy, and manage cloud resources while ensuring high availability and security. Collaborating with development and operations teams, you will implement automation and Infrastructure as Code practices to enhance operational efficiency. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary and flexible working hours, making it an exciting opportunity to contribute to a transformative platform in the aviation industry.

Benefits

Pension

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing and managing AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of automation tools and practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage cloud infrastructure to support SaaS platform.
• Implement security best practices and ensure compliance.

Skills

AWS Cloud Services

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Terraform

CI/CD Pipelines

Security Best Practices

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

• Fast growing SaaS business
• Opportunity to grow the team

About Our Client

We are a dynamic and innovative SaaS company revolutionizing airport operations through cutting-edge cloud-based solutions. Our platform empowers airports to streamline their processes, enhance efficiency, and deliver exceptional passenger experiences. We are seeking a talented and experienced Platform Engineer to lead our cloud infrastructure strategy and ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our SaaS product.

Job Description

Responsibilities

1. Design, deploy, and manage our cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred) to support our SaaS platform.
2. Ensure high availability, scalability, and fault tolerance of the infrastructure.
3. Monitor and optimize cloud resource utilisation and costs.
4. Automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
5. Implement and maintain IaC using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
6. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployments.
7. Automate routine infrastructure tasks to improve efficiency.
8. Security and Compliance:
9. Implement and maintain security best practices for cloud infrastructure.
10. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS, relevant aviation regulations).
11. Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
12. Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
13. Monitor system performance and identify potential bottlenecks.
14. Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues.
15. Implement proactive monitoring and alerting systems.
16. Collaboration and Communication:
17. Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure smooth platform operations.
18. Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding infrastructure status and changes.
19. Participate in customer-facing engagements.
20. Document all relevant processes and procedures.
21. Capacity Planning and Cost Optimization:
22. Forecast future capacity needs and plan for scalability.
23. Analyze cloud spending and implement cost optimization strategies.

The Successful Applicant

As the AWS Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and management of our cloud infrastructure, primarily on AWS. You will collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure the platform's performance, resilience, and cost-effectiveness. Your expertise in cloud technologies, automation, and infrastructure as code will be crucial in supporting our mission to deliver a world-class SaaS product to the aviation industry.

What's on Offer

Salary up to £70K base depending on skills and experience. The role can be based from Chorley or Daresbury (Warrington) office. Hybrid role: 2 days a week on-site. Pension. Flexible working hours.