AWS Platform Engineer; Mid-Level Security Clearance eligibility

AWS Platform Engineer - Appvia - UK Security Clearance eligibility required.

Location:

London, UK (Hybrid - typically :1 day per week in office/on-site)

Contract:

Permanent, Full-time

Package: £60,000 - 75,000 + 10% Bonus + 10% Shares + Benefits (see more below)

At Appvia, we help organisations navigate their journey to Cloud and Dev Ops maturity. We are a specialist cloud and platform engineering consultancy and product house, delivering modern cloud platforms that enable teams to build, deploy, and operate software securely and efficiently.

Our mission is to enable every organisation to deliver applications confidently in the cloud. We focus on building strong platform foundations, combining automation, governance, and developer enablement, so engineering teams can move faster without compromising on reliability or security.

We work across public and private sector customers, supporting large-scale transformation programmes and long-term platform evolution.

As a AWS Platform Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in assisting our clients in their transition to Cloud and Dev Ops environments. Leveraging your expertise in cloud technologies and best practices, you will work autonomously to execute tasks, set priorities, and deliver exceptional results. You will collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to design, implement, and optimise cloud solutions aligned with their business objectives.

• Discovery conversation with our Talent Acquisition Manager
• Technical Interview with Engineering team
• Final Interview with Engineering Leadership

You must either hold active SC, or be eligible for SC:

• British Passport or ILR
• To have resided in the UK for at least the last 5 years
• Have no criminal records
• Have no financial irregularities

You’ll be passionate about new technology and automation, and experienced in leading an Engineering Team in Agile and Dev Ops best practices. You’ll also be able to talk to us about your:

• Intermediate knowledge of continuous integration and deployment practices
• Ability to collaborate with people of all levels of technical ability
• Ability to contribute and mentor on industry best practices
• Fantastic people skills, including the ability to collaborate with a team towards a common goal
• Natural ability to see and communicate both the big picture and detail-oriented opportunities and solutions when faced with a problem.

• Independently assess client infrastructure, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop cloud migration and optimisation strategies
• Execute tasks and set priorities without direct supervision, ensuring timely completion and adherence to project timelines
• Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure cloud-native solutions based on industry best practices and client requirements
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, automation, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices to streamline development and deployment processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges, provide guidance, and ensure successful project delivery
• Engage with clients to understand their business requirements, communicate technical concepts, and recommend appropriate cloud solutions
• Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in cloud computing and Dev Ops, contributing to internal knowledge sharing initiatives

• Platform Engineering:
  Proficiency in cloud technologies and platforms - AWS is a must.
• Automation:
  Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices, automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Cloud Formation) and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Ruby)
• Container Orchestration:
  Knowledge of containerisation technologies and container orchestration platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Public Cloud Expertise:
  Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and Dev Ops practices
• Working Independently:
  Demonstrated ability to independently tackle complex technical challenges, employing strong problem-solving skills to find efficient solutions with minimal supervision
• Communication and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Proven capability to communicate technical concepts effectively, both verbally and…