Principal Platform Engineer, AWS at Scale - Remote-First

SR2 Clean Energy; Remote; GBP 120,000 - GBP 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm seeks a Principal Platform Engineer to design and implement AWS platforms at scale in a remote-first setting. This role involves significant architectural leadership and the opportunity to influence key projects for nationally critical clients. Candidates should have a strong background in secure cloud architecture and experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation. The salary ranges from £120,000 to £140,000, depending on experience, along with great benefits including 25 days holiday and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days holiday and bank holidays

Up to 5% employer pension contribution

Work on interesting projects

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on experience designing and running AWS platforms at scale.
• Strong background in secure cloud architecture for regulated environments.
• Proven experience balancing technical delivery with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve AWS platform architecture across secure environments.
• Design, implement and optimise AWS Landing Zones.
• Act as a technical leader and escalation point.

Skills

AWS platforms at scale

Secure cloud architecture

Leadership and stakeholder management

Infrastructure as Code expertise

AWS networking knowledge

SC clearance eligibility

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS CDK

Job description

A leading technology firm seeks a Principal Platform Engineer to design and implement AWS platforms at scale in a remote-first setting. This role involves significant architectural leadership and the opportunity to influence key projects for nationally critical clients. Candidates should have a strong background in secure cloud architecture and experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation. The salary ranges from £120,000 to £140,000, depending on experience, along with great benefits including 25 days holiday and pension contributions.