AWS Engineer Platform Engineering · Leeds ·

WorkNest
Leeds, UK
12 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

PHP (Programming Language) Amazon Web Services Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud Amazon S3 Software System Penetration Testing Software as a Service Code Review Continuous Integration Identity and Access Management Python (Programming Language) MySQL Scrum Methodology
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Shell Script Software Vulnerability Management Cloud Platform System Generative AI Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Amazon Relational Database Service Containerization Gitlab-ci Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Cloudwatch Terraform Docker

Job description

We’re seeking a driven and dedicated Mid Level AWS Engineer to join our fast-growing team and contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of cutting-edge products, including our flagship product GuardNest, a SaaS platform designed to streamline vulnerability management and reporting., As a AWS Engineer, you will work closely with our development team to ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of our cloud-based infrastructure. You will contribute to the ongoing development and optimisation of GuardNest and manage our Pentesting Infrastructure hosted on AWS. Your focus will be on automation, continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD), monitoring, and maintaining 24/7 system uptime., * Manage and maintain AWS-hosted Pentesting Infrastructure to ensure 24/7 uptime and security.

  • Automate the provisioning and scaling of cloud resources using Terraform or similar IaC tools.
  • Implement and manage robust monitoring and logging solutions.
  • Ensure infrastructure security by adhering to best practices and compliance standards.
  • Develop and maintain scripts for automation using Python, PHP, and shell scripting.
  • Work on integrating Generative AI technologies to optimise workflows and enhance product features.
  • Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and daily stand-ups.
  • Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Participate in security reviews and contribute to the implementation of security best practices.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, etc.).
  • Proficiency in Terraform or similar tools for infrastructure automation.
  • Experience with Python and PHP for scripting and automation tasks.
  • Strong understanding of MySQL databases.
  • Experience with GitLab CI/CD.
  • Knowledge of containerisation tools like Docker.
  • Experience with tools like CloudWatch, or similar.

Bonus Skills

  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR).

The ideal candidate will excel in verbal and written communication, facilitating effective collaboration across various teams. This role demands the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a focus on quality and deadlines

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and play a key role in shaping the infrastructure behind our security-focused products. You’ll have the opportunity to work with modern AWS technologies, automation, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, and Generative AI while developing your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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