Senior Platform Engineer

Oliverbernard — United Kingdom · Posted ~1 day ago

Senior Contract Hybrid Visa History ✓ £700 per day

Skills

AWS Python platform engineering DevOps cloud infrastructure Infrastructure as Code Terraform CI/CD deployment automation cloud security networking monitoring Docker Kubernetes

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Summary

An experienced Senior Platform Engineer is sought for an initial six-month contract to design, build, and improve scalable cloud platforms. The role centers on AWS, Python automation, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, deployment automation, and cloud best practices. You will work hands-on with infrastructure challenges, improve developer enablement, and collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders. The position follows a hybrid working model with two onsite days per week.

Highlights

Senior contract role offering a strong daily rate and hands-on work with modern cloud infrastructure, automation, and platform engineering. Provides an opportunity to solve complex infrastructure challenges while collaborating closely with engineering teams and stakeholders.

Description

Senior Platform Engineer (AWS) – Contract Senior Platform Engineer £700 per day | Outside IR35 | 6-Month Contract Hybrid – 2 Days per Week in West London We're looking for an experienced Senior Platform Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team on an initial 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to work on modern cloud infrastructure, automation, and platform engineering initiatives within a fast-paced environment. The Role You'll play a key role in designing, building, and improving cloud platforms, enabling engineering teams through scalable infrastructure, automation, and best practices. This is a hands-on technical role suited to someone who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges. Key Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience with AWSExcellent Python scripting skills for automation and toolingProven background in Platform Engineering, DevOps, or Cloud InfrastructureExperience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automationExperience with containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes desirable)Good understanding of security, networking, monitoring, and cloud best practicesAbility to work collaboratively with engineering teams and stakeholders Contract Details Rate: £700 per dayIR35: Outside IR35Duration: Initial 6 monthsLocation: West LondonWorking Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days per week onsite If you're a senior platform engineer with deep AWS expertise and strong Python automation skills, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your latest CV for immediate consideration.