Senior Cloud Engineer (Remote) — AWS Platform Lead

Space Executive; London; Remote; GBP 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High degree of autonomy

Work with cutting-edge AI/ML technologies

Flexible remote-first setup

Job summary

A leading technology startup in London is looking for a Senior Cloud/AWS Engineer to own the cloud platform strategy. You will architect and secure AWS infrastructure, drive automation, and collaborate with a cross-functional team. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of AWS experience and a passion for building reliable systems. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £130,000 and a flexible remote-first setup.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience with AWS at scale.
• Deep knowledge of cloud architecture, distributed systems, and platform automation.
• Proven track record using tools like Kubernetes, Terraform, and Helm.
• Solid understanding of cloud security, governance, and regulatory compliance (e.g. SOC 2).
• AWS certifications are a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evolution of AWS infrastructure into a production-ready, scalable and secure platform.
• Build robust automation pipelines and self-service tooling to empower engineering teams.
• Drive a zero-trust security approach and embed strong compliance principles from the ground up.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team of engineers, architects, and tech leadership.

Skills

AWS

Cloud architecture

Distributed systems

Platform automation

Kubernetes

Terraform

Cloud security

GitHub-based tooling

React

Job description

A leading technology startup in London is looking for a Senior Cloud/AWS Engineer to own the cloud platform strategy. You will architect and secure AWS infrastructure, drive automation, and collaborate with a cross-functional team. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of AWS experience and a passion for building reliable systems. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £130,000 and a flexible remote-first setup.