Platform Engineer - #1701606

Exciting new opportunity for an AWS Platform Engineer with SC Clearance for a globally leading Digital Transformation Consultancy client in the Southwest.

• Up to £95,000 based on experience


• Bristol Location - hybrid working


• Expertise in AWS, Terraform, and Kubernetes


• Must already hold SC Clearance


• One-stage virtual interview process

Who We Are?

We are looking for a Platform/DevOps Engineer to join a team driving some of the most significant digital transformation projects in the UK Public Sector. We are a global leader in digital innovation, creating user-centric solutions that improve public services.

This is an opportunity to work on large-scale, high-impact projects, using cutting-edge cloud technologies, DevOps methodologies, and modern software architectures to deliver responsive, scalable, and secure platforms.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Leading cross-functional engineering projects to design, build, and enhance scalable digital platforms


• Designing and implementing high-availability cloud infrastructures using AWS


• Working collaboratively in agile teams, solving complex technical challenges with open-source tools


• Building and managing CI/CD pipelines to drive automation and streamline software delivery


• Driving innovation through Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and microservices-based architectures


• Playing a key role in reshaping UK public services through digital transformation

What Are We Looking For?

Technical Skills

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  Cloud expertise: Strong experience with AWS (ECS, EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation, Terraform)


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  Kubernetes & Containerisation: Experience with EKS, Helm, or similar orchestration tools


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  DevOps Practices: Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD) and automation tools like Terraform and Ansible


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  Programming: Proficiency in Python, Go, or Ruby


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  Monitoring & Observability: Hands-on experience with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or similar technologies

Core Attributes

• A passion for solving complex technical challenges in high-availability production environments


• Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to work effectively with both technical teams and stakeholders


• A proactive approach to learning and adopting modern tools and best practices

Why Join Us?

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  Cutting-Edge Projects – Work on transformative initiatives that improve public services for millions


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  Collaborative Culture – Be part of a talented, diverse team passionate about innovation


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  Continuous Learning – Access to training and certifications in AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, and more


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  Flexible Work Options – Hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance


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  Inclusive Environment – A diverse workplace where every voice matters

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today and be part of something extraordinary!

To apply, please either click online or email directly to ***************@searchability.com. For further information, please call 07719065951 or 0161 416 6800. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.