AWS Platform Technical Lead

• Role can be based in the UK/ Netherlands/ Belgium
• Newly Created role
• Hybrid Working Arrangements

The AWS Platform Technical Lead is accountable for architecting, deploying, and managing secure, scalable, and cost-efficient AWS solutions. This role ensures platform reliability, optimizes cloud spend, enforces security and compliance, and promotes cross-team collaboration. Acting as the link between business objectives and technical execution, the Technical Lead drives innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across cloud environments.

• Cloud Architecture: Design and implement secure, scalable AWS solutions aligned with business goals.

Governance: Define standards, enforce compliance, and ensure operational excellence across multi-account environments.

Incident Management: Lead resolution of major cloud incidents and drive root cause analysis.

Performance: Monitor and optimize AWS services for availability and efficiency using automation and observability tools.

IaC & Automation: Deliver consistent deployments via Terraform, CloudFormation, and CI/CD pipelines.

Security & Compliance: Manage access controls, vulnerabilities, and regulatory adherence (GDPR, NIST).

FinOps: Apply tagging, cost optimization, and chargeback models for financial accountability.

Innovation: Assess emerging AWS technologies and define strategic roadmaps for adoption.

Leadership: Bridge architecture, operations, and delivery teams; mentor engineers; influence stakeholders.

Engagement: Collaborate with business units, vendors, and AWS teams to align solutions with priorities.

Key Outcomes

• Secure, scalable, and cost-efficient AWS solutions delivered.

• Reliable, high-performing cloud infrastructure maintained.

• Rapid incident resolution with minimal downtime.

• Optimized cloud spend and clear financial accountability.

• Strong security posture and regulatory compliance upheld.

• Standards and best practices consistently enforced.

Do you have experience in Terraform?, * Over 10 years in IT operations and infrastructure, including 5+ years of hands-on AWS expertise.

• Led the design, deployment, and management of complex, large-scale AWS environments.

• Directed cloud migration, automation, and modernization initiatives to drive transformation.

• Deep expertise in cost optimization, security, compliance, and governance frameworks.

• Proven ability to mentor teams and align technical solutions with business objectives.

• Delivered scalable architectures, automated deployments (IaC, CI/CD), and improved efficiency.

• Achieved significant cost reductions while strengthening security and regulatory compliance.

• Championed innovation and established best practices across cloud and DevOps teams.