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# Senior AWS Platform Engineer

- **Company:** CACI
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), AWS Cdk, Grafana, Cloudformation, Kubernetes, Terraform
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840620831-senior-aws-platform-engineer

## About the Role

* Deep expertise in multi-tenanted platform architectures and multi-account AWS setups.
 * Experience with Landing Zones/Control Tower/AWS Organizations
 * Proficiency in Python, Go, or similar languages for automation and scripting.
 * Expert-level knowledge of AWS Networking, TLS, and security best practices.
 * Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, EKS) and observability tools (Grafana, ELK).
 * A passion for innovation, problem-solving, and delivering high-impact solutions.

## Description

* Lead the architecture and evolution of AWS platforms at scale, leveraging AWS Organisations, Landing Zones and multi-account best practices.
 * Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation and AWS CDK.
 * Champion security, compliance, and observability by integrating services like AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty and Inspector.
 * Design CI/CD pipelines to enable seamless deployments and self-service models for customers.
 * Innovate with AWS Networking, KMS, IAM, and container orchestration (Kubernetes, ECS).
 * Mentor and collaborate with a team of talented engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence., * Work on AWS Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA) solutions at massive scale and play a key role in shaping best practices, standards and the architecture.
 * Work on large-scale, cutting-edge AWS architectures that push the limits of scalability, security, and innovation, ensuring every day presents a new technical challenge.
 * Engage with a team of experts to tackle complex problems in highly regulated environments, where innovative solutions make a tangible impact.
 * Up to 5% employer matched pension contribution
 * 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
 * Support with certifications, learning & development.


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