Principal Platform Engineer

Searchability NS&D; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchability NS&D in London is seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to join a UK technology consultancy delivering large-scale cloud platforms for public sector programmes.

You’ll be the technical authority responsible for shaping platform strategy, defining engineering standards, influencing architecture decisions and providing hands-on technical leadership across multiple delivery teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale AWS environments.
• Proficient in Git and Terraform for infrastructure as code.
• Hands-on leadership across multiple engineering teams.
• Ability to influence platform architecture and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead platform engineering across multiple delivery teams.
• Define engineering standards and governance for cloud platforms.
• Influence architecture decisions for large-scale AWS environments.
• Provide hands-on leadership while remaining active in Linux, Kubernetes, and cloud infra.
• Mentor Platform Engineers and engage with senior stakeholders.

Skills

AWS

Git

Terraform

Kubernetes

Linux

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Job description

• Permanent opportunity for a Principal Platform Engineer who is eligible for SC Clearance
• Salary up to £110,000 DOE
• Hybrid opportunity with London based offices
• To apply, please call Laura Jackson on 02038540120, or email [e-mail] with an up-to-date CV.

WHO ARE WE?

We’re looking for an experienced Principal Platform Engineer to join one of the UK's leading technology consultancies, delivering large‑scale cloud platforms for critical Public Sector programmes.

You’ll be the technical authority responsible for helping shape platform strategy, defining engineering standards, influencing architecture decisions and providing hands‑on technical leadership across multiple delivery teams.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving difficult engineering problems and still loves being hands‑on!

Due to the sensitive nature of the work, SC Clearance eligibility is required.

PRINCIPAL PLATFORM ENGINEER ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

• Principal or Senior Platform Engineering experience
• Large scale AWS environments
• Git
• Terraform
• Technical leadership across multiple teams
• Experience leading platform engineering within large, complex enterprise environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Eligible for SC Clearance

PRINCIPAL PLATFROM ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Design and build enterprise‑scale AWS platform solutions
• Remain hands‑on across Linux, Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure
• Provide technical leadership across multiple engineering teams
• Influence platform architecture and cloud strategy
• Help define governance, engineering standards and best practice
• Mentor and guide Platform Engineers
• Engage directly with senior stakeholders and customers
• Support architectural decision making on complex cloud transformation programmes
• Influencing technical direction across programmes

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or email [e-mail]. For further information please call 020 3854 0120 / 078 4200 2894.