AWS Platform Engineer - REMOTE - £50,000

Job Title: AWS Platform Engineer - REMOTE - £50,000, London (City of London)

Client: [Client details not specified]

Location: London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU Work Permit Required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description

Join a progressive SaaS provider in the Insurtech industry.

Our client is transforming the insurance space with a cloud-based platform that enables insurers to deliver seamless, customer-first digital experiences — from onboarding to claims — faster than ever.

As part of a forward-thinking team in a rapidly growing market, they seek passionate individuals eager to drive innovation, simplify complexity, and make a tangible impact.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing, configuring, and maintaining cloud-based systems and infrastructure, primarily on AWS Cloud.
• Develop and maintain scripts to automate routine tasks, improving system efficiency.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues effectively.
• Monitor platform and cloud performance proactively, addressing issues promptly to ensure system uptime and availability.
• Work with the team to ensure infrastructure and data management practices are secure and compliant.
• Participate in backup procedures and disaster recovery testing regularly.
• Stay updated with developments in cloud technologies and integrate relevant innovations into workflows.
• Document procedures and configurations for effective knowledge sharing.
• Provide technical support and guidance to external stakeholders.
• Oversee responsibilities of the Junior Platform Engineer, including software installation, asset management, deployment via Intune, hardware support, CI/CD pipeline management, and infrastructure management using Terraform, Bash, or Python.
• Maintain a solid understanding of cloud platforms, holding an AWS Associate-level certification or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of backup strategies, snapshots, disaster recovery, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS), and operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux).
• Strong scripting skills in Bash or Python, and experience managing AWS infrastructure and networking.
• Familiarity with git, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code tools, networking concepts, database management, encryption, security technologies, SIEM tools, and monitoring platforms.

Note: The role requires British citizenship or Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).

Interested candidates should apply directly, email CV to [emailprotected], or connect via LinkedIn (“Harry Shemmings”).