Job Description
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.