Role Title: AWS Platform Lead
Location: Knutsford
Contract Length: 3 months
Onsite Requirement: 2-3 days per week
Day Rate: £450 (Inside IR35)
Looking for an AWS Platform Lead to take ownership of cloud strategy, technical delivery, and team leadership for a high-impact programme. This role combines strategic direction, hands-on technical expertise, and leadership of a talented AWS engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
* Lead and inspire a team of AWS engineers and architects.
* Define and deliver cloud adoption, migration, and optimisation strategies.
* Partner with stakeholders to ensure cloud initiatives align with business objectives.
Technical Delivery
* Design and implement secure, scalable, and resilient AWS architectures.
* Oversee deployment, monitoring, and optimisation of AWS environments.
* Perform AWS Well-Architected Reviews and enforce best practice compliance.
Project & Team Management
1. Manage project plans, resources, and budgets effectively.
2. Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to team members.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, Security, and Application Developme...