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Principal AWS Platform Engineer with UK Security Clearance

AppviaLondon, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid Full-time £90K/yr - £120K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:Extensive experience in cloud platforms, specifically AWSStrong knowledge of DevOps practices and principlesProficiency in automation tools and scripting languagesDemonstrable leadership capabilities in engineering environments

About the job

Join Us as a Principal AWS Platform Engineer!

Location: London, UK (Hybrid – typically ~1 day per week in office/on-site)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Compensation Package: £90,000 – £120,000 + 10% Bonus + 10% Equity + Additional Benefits

At Appvia, we empower organizations in their journey toward Cloud and DevOps maturity. As a specialized consultancy in cloud and platform engineering, we deliver cutting-edge cloud platforms that ensure teams can build, deploy, and manage their software securely and efficiently.

Our mission centers around enabling organizations to confidently deliver applications in the cloud. By focusing on robust platform foundations, we combine automation, governance, and developer empowerment, allowing engineering teams to innovate rapidly without sacrificing reliability or security.

We collaborate with both public and private sector clients, contributing to large-scale transformation initiatives and long-term platform evolution.

Your Role

As the Principal AWS Platform Engineer, you will assume a pivotal technical leadership position within Appvia’s platform engineering initiatives. You will partner with clients to design, construct, and enhance scalable, resilient, and secure cloud infrastructures while mentoring teams on modern DevOps and platform engineering best practices.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of engineering, architecture, and consultancy. You will closely collaborate with engineers, delivery leads, and solution architects, shaping technical strategies, supporting initial solution designs, and guiding teams through the delivery of complex cloud platforms.

Your contributions will also extend to enhancing Appvia’s overall engineering capacity, influencing standards, patterns, and methodologies that benefit multiple client engagements.

Interview Process

  1. Initial conversation with Talent Acquisition
  2. Collaborative technical assessment with an engineering team member
  3. In-depth technical discussion with Practice Leadership
  4. Competency-focused final interview with Engineering Leadership

Important Note

To be considered for this role, you must hold either active Security Clearance (SC) or be eligible for it, which requires:

  • British Passport or Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
  • Residency in the UK for a minimum of the past 5 years
  • No criminal record
  • No financial irregularities

About You

You are enthusiastic about emerging technologies and automation, with a proven track record of leading engineering teams in Agile and DevOps methodologies. You will bring your expertise in:

  • Deep understanding of continuous integration and deployment practices
  • Effective collaboration across all organizational levels

About Appvia

Appvia is a leading cloud and platform engineering consultancy dedicated to guiding organizations through their digital transformation. We specialize in delivering innovative cloud solutions that ensure secure, efficient software development and deployment, empowering teams to excel in the modern technological landscape.

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