DevOps / Platform Engineer (AWS) - Newcastle, Leeds or Manchester

Tenth Revolution Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Engineer role at Tenth Revolution Group in Newcastle on a hybrid basis, delivering modern cloud solutions for long-term client partnerships.

You'll automate operations, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, and work with AWS IaC tools like Terraform and CloudFormation while mentoring junior engineers.

Join a collaborative, learning-focused environment with structured development, senior technical mentors, and clear career progression in a diversified client portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience in cloud environments, particularly AWS.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with GitHub, Jenkins, or similar.
• Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Scripting and automation experience (Python, Java, Bash, or similar).
• Strong development background.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Associate-level AWS certification.
• Active SC Clearance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and supporting cloud infrastructure and delivery platforms within long-term client partnerships.
• Automating operational processes and infrastructure deployment.
• Developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Working with AWS cloud technologies and Infrastructure as Code.
• Collaborating with architects, engineers, and client stakeholders.
• Supporting the operation and continuous improvement of production environments.
• Contributing to engineering best practices and mentoring junior team members.

Skills

AWS cloud environments

CI/CD pipelines

Scripting & automation

Development background

Problem solving

Security clearance

Education

Associate AWS certification

Tools

GitHub

Jenkins

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Join Us and help build world-class cloud platforms for leading organisations.

Are you passionate about cloud engineering, automation, and continuous improvement? Do you thrive in collaborative environments where learning, innovation, and professional growth are actively encouraged?

We're expanding our engineering capability and looking for a Platform Engineer to join our growing Delivery Centre team. You'll work alongside architects, consultants, and engineering specialists to deliver modern cloud solutions that make a real impact for our clients.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Platform Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, building, and supporting cloud infrastructure and delivery platforms within long-term client partnerships.

You’ll be:

• Automating operational processes and infrastructure deployment
• Developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Working with AWS cloud technologies and Infrastructure as Code
• Collaborating with architects, engineers, and client stakeholders
• Supporting the operation and continuous improvement of production environments
• Contributing to engineering best practices and mentoring junior team members

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience working in cloud environments, particularly AWS
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, or similar
• Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform or CloudFormation
• Scripting and automation experience (Python, Java, Bash, or similar)
• Strong development background
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills
• Associate-level AWS certification
• Active SC Clearance is essential

Nice to Have

• Ansible or other configuration management tools
• Azure or GCP experience
• Docker and Kubernetes exposure
• Experience supporting production systems
• AI-assisted engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar

Why Us?

You'll benefit from:

• Structured learning and development programmes
• Access to experienced mentors and technical leaders
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Diverse client projects using modern technologies
• A collaborative, supportive, and people-first culture
• Hybrid working with a balance of flexibility and in-person collaboration

Location

Newcastle (Hybrid Working)

We welcome applicants from across the North East, with an expectation of approximately 60% office-based working.

Security Requirements

Due to client requirements, successful candidates must:

• Hold active SC Clearance
• Have resided in the UK continuously for the last five years
• Not have spent more than six consecutive months outside the UK during that period

About Us

We are a global consulting firm, combining strategy, AI, technology, and engineering expertise to help clients solve complex challenges and accelerate growth. Our mission is simple: to make an extraordinary impact on our clients, our people, and our communities.

Ready to build innovative cloud solutions and grow your career with a leading consulting firm?