Principal AWS Platform Engineer

IdentityE2E; London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in AWS platform engineering is seeking a Principal AWS Platform Engineer to lead architecture decisions and drive innovation in delivering secure, scalable cloud platforms. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on critical national infrastructure projects, collaborates with expert engineers, and influences the next generation of cloud services.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Up to 5% employer pension contribution

Educational allowance and training programs

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in multi-tenanted platform architectures.
• Extensive experience with AWS Organizations and Networking.
• Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, EKS).

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and evolution of AWS platforms at scale.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation.
• Champion security compliance integrating AWS services.

Skills

AWS Organizations

Infrastructure as Code

AWS Security

Terraform

Kubernetes

Problem-solving

CloudFormation

CI/CD pipelines

AWS Networking

Observability Tools

Job description

Principal AWS Platform Engineer

Department: Cloud/DevOpps

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London

Compensation: GBP 120,000 - GBP 125,000 / year

Description

Location: Bromley/Croydon (Largely Remote Working)

Salary: GBP 120,000 - GBP 125,000
Start date: Immediate

For this role you must have or at least be eligible for UK security clearance. To be eligible you must have been living in the UK for a minimum of the last 5 years and hold a British Passport.

Job Summary:

At IdentityE2E, we're redefining what's possible in AWS platform engineering. As the first UK company to achieve AWS Vetted Partner Program (VPP) status for National Security and Defence, we design cutting-edge solutions for complex, highly regulated environments at large scale. Our Jezero Secure Landing Zone Accelerator and Cydonia biometric cloud solutions set industry benchmarks for scalability, security, and innovation.

We're looking for an expert AWS Platform Engineer who's ready to lead architecture decisions, experiment boldly, and push boundaries in delivering secure, scalable, and dynamic cloud platforms. You'll collaborate with expert level engineers, have opportunities to work in collaboration with AWS, and to influence the next generation of cloud services while working on critical national infrastructure and large-scale projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and evolution of AWS platforms at scale, leveraging AWS Organizations, Landing Zones, and multi-account best practices.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation, and AWS CDK.
• Champion security, compliance, and observability by integrating services like AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, and Inspector.
• Design CI/CD pipelines to enable seamless deployments and self-service models for customers.
• Innovate with AWS Networking, KMS, IAM, and container orchestration (Kubernetes, ECS).
• Mentor and collaborate with a team of talented engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Deep expertise in multi-tenanted platform architectures and multi-account AWS setups.
• Extensive experience with AWS Organisations
• Expert-level knowledge of AWS Networking, TLS, and security best practices.
• Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, EKS) and observability tools (Grafana, ELK).
• A passion for innovation, problem-solving, and delivering high-impact solutions.
• Working with Control Tower and Landing Zones

Why Work For Us?

• Competitive base salary up to GBP 125,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Up to 5% employer pension contribution
• Educational allowance, training programmes, certifications, conference attendance, and other activities to help employees stay current with new technologies and industry trends.
• Flexible Working Arrangements

All of the above as well as much more!