Senior Platform Engineer (AWS, Kubernetes & Terraform)

The Role

This is a hands-on role where you will design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS, taking full ownership of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation. Client Details Our client is a forward-thinking organisation focused on building innovative, technology-drive...

The Role
This is a hands-on role where you will design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS, taking full ownership of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation. Client Details Our client is a forward-thinking organisation focused on building innovative, technology-driven solutions within a sophisticated investment environment. They operate at the intersection of digital product development, engineering excellence, and AI-led innovation, driving impactful outcomes across global markets. Description * Build and optimise AWS infrastructure (EKS, Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS) for scale and reliability * Own CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, implementing automated testing and deployments * Embed DevSecOps practices including security scanning, IAM controls, and secrets management * Develop Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and CloudFormation for repeatable environments * Enhance observability through monitoring, alerting, and logging frameworks Job Offer * Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and data-driven platforms * Long-term growth within a high-performing, innovation-focused team

Requirements
* 5+ years experience in DevOps, SRE, or platform engineering on AWS * Strong programming skills in Python and/or Go, with solid Linux expertise * Proven experience with Docker, Kubernetes (EKS), GitLab CI/CD, and IaC tools * Deep understanding of cloud security, networking, and performance optimisation * Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch) and distributed systems

About the company
Blake Anderson is a boutique consultancy based in the UK, with a satellite office in Dubai. Specialising in Technical and Construction Recruitment, Blake Anderson provides a superior service to clients and candidates within the construction and technical sectors. We concentrate on placing professionals throughout the world, focusing mainly on the Middle East and Asia, drawing on both the global and local markets for highly qualified professionals. In order to attract the best talent, we invest in various high-end advertising mediums. With a database of 1,000s of candidates, our experienced consultants have a wealth of recruitment knowledge and have a consultative approach at all times, ensuring a second to none service.