Principal AWS Platform Engineer - Appvia - Security Clearance eligibility required. Location: London, UK About Us At Appvia, we're committed to helping our customers navigate their journey to Cloud and DevOps maturity. As a leading provider in the industry, we offer cutting-edge technologies and services to support our clients' cloud adoption journey.
About the role As a Principal AWS Platform Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in guiding our customers towards cloud and DevOps excellence. You'll leverage your expertise to design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure platforms while driving strategic initiatives to align with customer objectives.
This position offers a great opportunity to technically lead a team of cloud consultants, fostering innovation and excellence in cloud adoption strategies.
Interview process - 3 stage Discovery conversation with our Talent Acquisition ManagerTechnical Interview with the Hiring ManagerLeadership Final InterviewImportant You must either hold active SC, or be eligible for SC:
To have resided in the UK for at least the last 5 years.Have no criminal records.Have no financial irregularities.About you You'll be passionate about new technology and automation, and experienced in leading an Engineering Team in Agile and DevOps best practices. You'll also be able to talk to us about your:
Expert knowledge of continuous integration and deployment practicesAbility to collaborate with people of all levels of technical abilityAbility to lead and mentor on industry best practicesProject Management experienceFantastic people skills, including the ability to motivate a team towards a common goalBid work and Pre-Sales Engineering experienceResponsibilities Collaborate with prospective and existing customers to define and execute strategies for cloud and DevOps adoption.Educate customers and industry stakeholders on the benefits and best practices of cloud-native technologies.Lead large, complex public cloud projects, providing strategic direction and selecting appropriate technologies.Manage teams of platform engineers and consultants, fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.Engage with enterprise clients to understand their unique challenges and deliver tailored solutions.Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and emerging technologies.Skills Platform Engineering: Mastery of designing and implementing scalable, resilient, and secure platforms.Automation: Expertise in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices, automation tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and scripting languages (e.g. Python, Ruby).Container Orchestration: In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Kubernetes and its managed counterparts (EKS, AKS, GKE).Public Cloud Expertise: In-depth knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP services, architecture, and best practices.DevOps Mastery: Excellent knowledge of CI/CD, containerisation, and serverless technologies.Experience Leadership on Large Projects: Proven experience leading and delivering large, complex public cloud projects.Team Management and Mentorship: Extensive experience leading and managing teams, fostering a collaborative culture, and mentoring team members.Enterprise Customer-Facing Experience: Significant experience engaging with enterprise clients, managing relationships, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.Continuous Learning and Industry Involvement: Proven commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest trends.Qualifications Certification in relevant cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) at an expert/professional level is highly desirable, e.g.:AWS Solutions Architect ProfessionalCertification in Kubernetes administration is desirable:Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKSS)Why join Appvia? We are a self-funded, London based startup; providing businesses with a fast and secure way to deploy containerised applications into the cloud.
With us our customers, like the UK's Home Office & Bank of England, are harnessing cloud-native technologies, limiting the challenges of infrastructure management and rapidly delivering digital products.
What's on offer? Work-life balance Flexible working with core hours of 10-4pm because we know life happens outside of workAn additional day off for your birthdayHybrid working25 days' holiday a year, plus bank holidaysFor your well-being Full Private Healthcare cover for you with partners and children covered 50%Death in ServiceCycle to Work schemePension plus a salary sacrifice option for even greater savingsEmployee Assistance ProgrammeMental health support Free therapy through AXAAccess to the Headspace AppTrained Mental Health First AidersOther fun perks Learning budget of £1,000 a yearYour own MacBook Pro while you work at AppviaDog friendly officeWear what makes you comfortableFree snacks in the officeRegular team socials, board game nights, industry meetups and more!We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage, respect, and recognise diversity of thought and background throughout the business.
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