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# Senior AWS Platform engineer

- **Company:** Reed
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Cloud Database, Decision Support Systems, DevOps, Github, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Wi-Fi Technology, Data Ingestion, Software Security, Backend, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Api Gateway, Terraform, Stream Processing
- **Published:** September 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/senior-aws-platform-engineer/57337440

## About the Role

* Active SC Clearance.
 * Extensive experience in AWS cloud platforms within production environments.
 * Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
 * Experience with CI/CD pipelines, preferably GitHub Actions.
 * Strong Python skills for integrations and backend services.
 * Knowledge of AWS services like Lambda, API Gateway, and EventBridge.
 * Experience in integrating multiple systems and data sources.
 * Strong understanding of DevOps principles and best practices.
 * Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

Desirable Skills:

 * Experience with IoT or smart building platforms.
 * Knowledge of AWS IoT services and real-time data processing architectures.
 * Familiarity with Cisco Meraki and WiFi analytics solutions.
 * Experience in government or regulated environments.

## Description

Join our team as a Senior AWS Platform Engineer for a 12-month contract. You will be pivotal in designing, building, and maintaining a cloud-based data platform hosted within AWS, aimed at generating occupancy insights and supporting data-driven decision making.

Day-to-day Responsibilities:

 * Design and maintain AWS-based services and infrastructure.
 * Develop data ingestion and integration services.
 * Enhance and maintain APIs and event-driven services.
 * Manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
 * Develop CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
 * Implement secure deployment and operational practices.
 * Troubleshoot platform, integration, and deployment issues.
 * Collaborate with technical teams to implement architecture designs.
 * Ensure solutions meet security, scalability, and performance requirements.
 * Produce high-quality technical documentation and support continuous improvement.


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