Consultant, AWS Platform Engineer

Deloitte (UK); Alabama; Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte is seeking a Platform Engineer to advance AWS-based platform engineering and cloud infrastructure. You will contribute to the design, build and operation of cloud-native platforms, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to maximise value from AWS.

This Belfast-based role offers hybrid working and development opportunities across automation, security and cost optimisation. You will apply modern engineering practices, stay current with AWS technologies, and participate in continuous

Qualifications

• Experience in developing, supporting or operating cloud infrastructure and platforms.
• Foundational understanding of AWS services and modern engineering practices.
• Knowledge of CI/CD concepts and deployment automation.
• Scripting or programming in Python or TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure and maintain AWS infrastructure and platform solutions.
• Develop infrastructure as code using Terraform, CloudFormation or CDK.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Write clean, maintainable code and automation scripts.
• Monitor platform health and support operational activities.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects and stakeholders.

Skills

AWS Platform Engineering

Cloud Infrastructure

CI/CD

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

AWS CDK

Python

TypeScript

Job description

Deloitte's Engineering practice is at the forefront of transforming businesses by bringing together cutting‑edge tech programme delivery, quality assurance, and testing expertise. We empower clients to modernise their core business through our deep capabilities in application and infrastructure engineering, cloud strategy, transformation, and migration. Practitioners within this team continuously advance their expertise to deliver robust, innovative solutions, from initial strategy to implementation and optimization.

When Deloitte and AWS partner together, through collaboration, innovation and trust, we help organisations achieve meaningful change and reach their full potential. With our one team approach, we combine our extensive capabilities, industry knowledge and cutting‑edge AWS technology to create transformative solutions that have a tangible impact for our clients.

Join a team that is not only recognised for its leadership but is actively shaping the future of AWS‑enabled solutions.

Connect to your career at Deloitte

Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.

What brings us all together at Deloitte?It’show we approach the thousands of decisions we make everyday. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, whereverwe arein the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other , fosterinclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision wemake and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it mattersmost .

Connect to your opportunity

This team is focused on the technical delivery of new solutions that solve complex challenges for clients. Join us to drive innovation and technology forward, collaborating with cross‑functional teams and using cutting‑edge tools. Offering excellent development opportunities, you will have the chance to hone your technical craft, gain new skills, and complete qualifications and certificates. This is your chance to make a real impact.

As a Platform Engineer, you'll develop and apply your AWS platform engineering expertise to help clients solve complex technology challenges. Working as part of multidisciplinary engineering teams, you'll contribute to the design, build and operation of cloud‑native platforms and infrastructure, helping organisations adopt modern engineering practices and maximise the value of AWS.

You will work across the engineering lifecycle, supporting the delivery of scalable, secure and reliable cloud solutions while continuing to develop your expertise in platform engineering, automation, cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices.

As a Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Build, configure and maintain AWS infrastructure and platform solutions.
• Support the delivery of cloud‑native platforms and infrastructure services using AWS technologies and engineering best practices.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation or AWS CDK.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Write clean, maintainable and well‑documented code, scripts and automation solutions.
• Monitor platform health, performance and availability and support operational activities.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, platform and deployment issues, with guidance from more experienced engineers where required.
• Apply engineering standards, operational best practices and quality controls throughout the development lifecycle.
• Support platform optimisation activities across performance, reliability and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate effectively with engineers, architects and client stakeholders.
• Produce technical documentation and knowledge‑sharing materials.
• Stay current with AWS technologies and modern engineering practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering communities.

Connect to your skills and professional experience

We partner with incredible clients across a variety of industries, leveraging a wide range of cutting‑edge technologies. While the following skills provide a taste of what you might work with, don't view this list as absolute requirements. We're very interested in your passion for innovation and your ability to deliver exceptional solutions for our clients.

We are looking for an adaptable professional with relevant previous experience. At Deloitte, we know that it takes a mix of people to do amazing work. You'll collaborate with and learn from talented individuals with diverse skills, backgrounds, and perspectives – bringing your own unique mix to the table is encouraged!

If you're passionate about driving innovation and have a proven track record in building brilliant things, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

The following are the core skills and experience expected to be successful in this role:

• Experience developing, supporting or operating cloud infrastructure and platform solutions.
• Foundational understanding of AWS services, cloud infrastructure and modern engineering practices.
• Experience with one or more AWS services such as Amazon EC2, Amazon S3, Amazon RDS, Amazon VPC, AWS IAM or AWS Lambda.
• Understanding of Infrastructure as Code principles and tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation or AWS CDK.
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts and deployment automation.
• Familiarity with scripting or programming languages such as Python, TypeScript, Bash or Go.
• Experience working with Git‑based version control systems.
• Understanding of monitoring, logging and operational support concepts.
• Understanding of core security principles and the ability to apply them when developing AWS platform solutions.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
• A desire to continuously learn and develop platform engineering expertise.

The following will be desirable skills:

• Awareness of site reliability engineering principles and practices.
• Relevant foundational AWS certification, such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or AWS Certified AI Practitioner.
• Hands‑on exposure to Infrastructure as Code tooling, such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation or AWS CDK, and an understanding of repeatable, version‑controlled provisioning practices.
• Awareness of hybrid and multi‑cloud architectures, including the integration of on‑premises environments with AWS.
• Awareness of AI and machine learning services on AWS, including Amazon SageMaker, Amazon Bedrock and Amazon Q Business.
• Awareness of AWS billing, cost management and optimisation services, including AWS Cost Explorer and AWS Budgets.
• Exposure to data engineering or analytics services on AWS, such as AWS Glue, Amazon Redshift, Amazon Athena, Amazon Kinesis, Amazon SNS or Amazon SQS.
• Willing and eligible to obtain UK security clearance to Security Check (SC) is essential.
• Active or readily transferable security clearance is desirable.

Connect to your business - Technology and Transformation

Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That’s what connects us. That’s what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we’ll make an impact that matters.

Engineering, AI and Data

We lead transformation at the heart of our clients; re‑engineering the core of our clients’ organisations, helping to unleash growth, and creating better futures for their customers, citizens and employees.

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your “Immediate Family Members” are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

Connect with your colleagues

“What attracted me to Deloitte were the endless opportunities and the collective experience of other like‑minded individuals. Deloitte’s clients include many of the world’s largest organisations; I wanted to be part of a team that made a difference that I could be proud of.” - Dan, Consulting

"I get to work on projects that help clients in a sector I feel truly passionate about.” - Rhiannon, Consulting

“Everyone always says, “it’s the people,” and that’s true. Working for a brand you feel proud of feels pretty good too. And you don’t have any stress about fitting into a particular stereotype, because there are so many different types of people in Deloitte Digital.” - Gillian, Consulting

Our hybrid working policy

You’ll be based in Belfast with hybrid working.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Connect to your return to work opportunity

Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break?

For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world‑class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.

Connect to your next step

A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.

Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose‑driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers