Lead Platform Engineer – AWS & DevOps Leader

Kainos; Budock Water; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kainos is looking for a Lead Platform Engineer (Consultant) in Budock Water, England. In this role, you will lead teams in designing, automating, and optimizing modern digital service platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and proven experience in team leadership, supporting a DevOps culture. Responsibilities include providing technical leadership, mentoring, and employing the latest technologies. The position requires SC Clearance and specialist experience with AWS and Kubernetes among other requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communications skills to communicate technical design clearly.
• Proven experience of team leadership and supporting a DevOps culture.
• Experience in building and/or supporting complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to design and automate digital service platforms.
• Ensure the latest technologies are employed for maximum user benefit.
• Provide technical leadership and direction for projects.

Skills

Verbal and written communications skills

Team leadership experience

DevOps culture support

Technical design communication

Education

SC Clearance

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Job description

Kainos is looking for a Lead Platform Engineer (Consultant) in Budock Water, England. In this role, you will lead teams in designing, automating, and optimizing modern digital service platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and proven experience in team leadership, supporting a DevOps culture. Responsibilities include providing technical leadership, mentoring, and employing the latest technologies. The position requires SC Clearance and specialist experience with AWS and Kubernetes among other requirements.