Lead Platform Engineer (AWS)

Join Kainos and Shape the Future

Main purpose of the role & responsibilities in the business

• As a Lead Platform Engineer (Consultant) in Kainos, you’ll be responsible for leading teams to design, automate, build , manage and optimise modern digital service platforms. It’s a fast-paced environment and you’ll be trusted to make sound, reasoned decisions. You’ll do this whilst learning about new technologies and approaches, with colleagues that will help you to learn, develop and grow. As the technical leader in the team, you will also interact with customers, share knowledge and mentor those around you.
• Your key responsibilities will include:
• Working as part of a team - You’ll work alongside colleagues in engineering, testing, consulting, product management and security capabilities to build, test and deploy software of the highest quality; including the operation and continuous improvement of underlying platform services.
• Using technology for positive impact – You’ll ensure the latest technologies are employed appropriately and aligned with industry best practices for maximum user and business benefit.
• Share your knowledge – As a respected technologist within Kainos, you’ll begin broadcasting your opinions. You’ll be supported to actively share knowledge both internally through communities of practice and more widely in industry.
• Becoming a Role Model – You’ll support your colleagues and foster a DevOps culture in all that you do by embodying the Kainos values. You’ll be a person your colleagues look up to – people trust your decisions because they are transparent and justified. You’ll be passionate and committed to ensuring Kainos projects are successful.