At a Glance
- Tasks: Own and enhance a mature PHP platform and its AWS infrastructure.
- Company: Dynamic tech company offering fully remote work and a collaborative environment.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible working, and the chance to lead impactful projects.
- Other info: Join a fast-paced team with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by solving complex technical challenges in a hands-on role.
- Qualifications: Expert-level PHP and Laravel experience with proven AWS ownership.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We're looking for a strong Senior Platform Owner to take ownership of a mature PHP platform and its AWS infrastructure. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on owning production systems, solving complex technical problems and making platforms stable. We need an expert contractor who can hit the ground running from day one, take ownership, make decisions and drive delivery with minimal supervision.
What you'll be doing:
- Taking ownership of a production PHP/Laravel platform and its AWS infrastructure.
- Managing and improving AWS services including EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFront, IAM, networking, monitoring and backups.
- Reviewing, troubleshooting and enhancing an existing Laravel codebase.
- Managing CI/CD pipelines and improving deployment processes.
- Introducing automated testing for critical user journeys.
Technical Requirements:
- Expert-level PHP and Laravel experience (this needs to be strong!).
- Proven ownership of production AWS environments.
- Strong infrastructure knowledge across IAM, networking, EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFront, monitoring and backups.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
Desirable: Next.js / TypeScript.
Senior Platform Owner (PHP/AWS) employer: Oscar Technology
Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and expertise, offering a fully remote role for a Senior Platform Owner. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and a collaborative work culture, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of a mature PHP platform and its AWS infrastructure while enjoying the flexibility of working from anywhere in London. Our commitment to professional development and a supportive environment makes us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
