Job Title:
AWS Platform Lead Location:
Knutsford (candidates must be within 1 hour or willing to relocate) Contract Duration:
Until 31st December 2025 Day Rate:
£425 (Inside IR35) Onsite Requirement:
2-3 days per week (non-consecutive) The Role We are seeking an experienced
AWS Platform Lead
to provide both technical leadership and strategic direction for our cloud transformation. You will lead a team of AWS engineers and architects, drive adoption and migration strategies, and ensure secure, scalable, and resilient AWS solutions that align with business goals. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage AWS engineers and architects. Define and deliver cloud adoption and migration strategies. Design and implement secure, scalable AWS architectures. Oversee deployment, monitoring, and optimisation of AWS infrastructure. Conduct well-architected reviews and ensure compliance with best practices. Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources. Mentor team members and provide technical guidance. Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Application Development teams. Drive automation using
IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
and CI/CD pipelines. Stay up to date with AWS services and emerging cloud technologies. Essential Skills & Experience: Proven experience in leading AWS-focused teams and projects. Strong expertise in AWS architecture, migration, and cloud best practices. Proficiency with
Infrastructure as Code
and automation tools. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. TPBN1_UKTJ