AWS Platform Engineer When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Join Microlise as an AWS Platform Engineer on a 12-month fixed term contract and help build the cloud platform that will power the next generation of analytics, AI and digital services. This is a rare opportunity to shape a strategic AWS platform from the ground up, establishing the engineering foundations, automation, security controls and operational standards that future teams will build upon. Working within our Platform Engineering team, you'll design and implement reusable AWS capabilities that enable engineers across Microlise to deploy securely, operate confidently and innovate at scale. If you're passionate about platform engineering, Infrastructure as Code, cloud automation and creating exceptional developer experiences, we'd love to hear from you. Build the foundations for our AWS future Microlise is making a significant investment in its next-generation cloud platform, creating the foundations for advanced analytics, AI-driven products, data services and future digital innovation. This platform will become a strategic capability used across the wider Microlise organisation, influencing how future AWS workloads are built, operated and secured The platform you build wont just support one application or project. Youll help create reusable capabilities, standards and deployment patterns that can be adopted across future AWS workloads. Start by building the platform teams will use Your first focus will be helping establish the production-ready AWS foundations needed by our Analytics and AI programme, while creating reusable platform capabilities for future workloads. Build and automate AWS infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code Establish reusable infrastructure modules, deployment patterns and engineering guardrails Implement AWS security controls, IAM patterns, secrets management and secure networking Establish monitoring, logging, alerting and operational observability across the platform Implement tagging, cost visibility, budgets and FinOps controls to help teams understand and manage cloud consumption Work closely with architecture, security, data engineering and development teams to create a platform that is secure, reliable and straightforward to consume Build, shape and scale a modern AWS platform Youll be part of the team turning our AWS strategy and architecture into a working, production-ready engineering platform. Design, build and operate secure, resilient AWS infrastructure and shared platform services Build deployment pipelines and automated controls that make infrastructure changes safe, repeatable and auditable Implement cloud networking patterns including VPCs, routing, DNS, security groups and connectivity between AWS and existing environments Embed security by design, including least-privilege access, encryption, secrets management, vulnerability management and policy enforcement Implement cloud cost management through tagging standards, budgets, monitoring, optimisation and FinOps practices Support multi-account and multi-environment AWS architectures with appropriate governance and controls Create platform documentation, engineering standards and reusable patterns that make it easier for development teams to adopt AWS Collaborate closely with Architecture, Security, Data Engineering, AI Engineering and application teams to continually improve the developer experience Create a platform that accelerates engineering We want to create a platform that allows engineering teams to move faster without compromising security, reliability or cost control. You'll help establish the paved roads that enable teams to deploy workloads without needing to reinvent infrastructure, networking, monitoring or security for every project. Were looking for someone who combines strong AWS engineering experience with automation, ownership and a practical understanding of running cloud platforms in production. Strong hands-on experience building and operating infrastructure on AWS Strong Infrastructure as Code experience, including reusable modules and automated deployment Good understanding of AWS networking, including VPCs, subnets, routing, DNS, security groups and hybrid connectivity Strong understanding of AWS IAM, security controls, encryption, secrets management and least-privilege access Experience implementing cloud monitoring, logging, alerting and observability Experience working with multi-account AWS environments, governance and environment separation Comfortable scripting and automating using Python, Bash, PowerShell or similar Experience with AWS Control Tower, AWS Organizations, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, Config, Systems Manager, IAM Identity Center, Security Hub, GuardDuty or similar AWS platform services would be highly valuable. Familiarity with FinOps, AWS cost management, tagging strategies, policy-as-code, developer platforms, platform engineering or Site Reliability Engineering practices would also help you succeed. Help define how AWS engineering works at Microlise You'll have the opportunity to help shape our engineering standards, automation, tooling and ways of working as the AWS platform develops. Were looking for engineers who enjoy that environment: people who can take an architectural direction, turn it into working engineering capability and leave behind something that is automated, documented and easier for the next team to use. When your groceries arrive at your door or you sign for your online parcel, one or more of our software, telematics or proof-of-purchase solutions has probably been used. We believe in developing our staff and support our employees with their professional development goals ~25 days holiday excluding bank holidays, increasing by 1 a year to 30 days ~ Free parking, tea, coffee and daily fruit ~ Vitality Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme and subsidised eye tests and glasses ~ Easter eggs, yearly BBQ, Christmas gifts and annual staff awards! We're reviewing applications and interviewing throughout the advertising period via video conferencing, so dont delay getting your application in! As part of the Microlise interview process, youll need to attend an in-person interview at our Head Office in Eastwood, Nottingham, for at least one of the interview stages.
Platform Engineer/AWS Platform Engineer in Mansfield employer: Microlise
Microlise is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and well-being, offering a supportive work culture where continuous learning is encouraged. With flexible working hours, a commitment to work/life balance, and a range of benefits including private medical insurance and an EV Car Scheme, employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Join a talented team in the Midlands, where your contributions will directly impact leading retailers and logistics providers across the UK.
