Hybrid Cloud Platform Leader – AWS & Terraform (SC Eligible)

Searchability NS&D; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 94,500 - 115,500; Full time

Job summary

Searchability NS&D in the UK seeks a Principal Platform Engineer to deliver large-scale cloud platforms for critical Public Sector programmes. You will be the technical authority shaping platform strategy and engineering standards. This role combines hands-on delivery with leadership across multiple teams.

SC Clearance eligibility is required, and the position offers hybrid work with Leeds-based offices. You will mentor engineers, influence architecture decisions, and oversee governance and best

Qualifications

• Principal or Senior Platform Engineer experience.
• Large-scale AWS environments experience.
• Hands-on Linux and Kubernetes skills.
• Terraform expertise.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for platform strategy and engineering standards.
• Influence architecture decisions across delivery teams.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership across multiple teams.
• Mentor Platform Engineers and engage with senior stakeholders.

Skills

AWS platform design

Hands-on Linux

Kubernetes

Terraform

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

SC Clearance eligibility

Cloud governance

Tools

Git

Job description

Searchability NS&D in the UK seeks a Principal Platform Engineer to deliver large-scale cloud platforms for critical Public Sector programmes. You will be the technical authority shaping platform strategy and engineering standards. This role combines hands-on delivery with leadership across multiple teams.

SC Clearance eligibility is required, and the position offers hybrid work with Leeds-based offices. You will mentor engineers, influence architecture decisions, and oversee governance and best