Engineering Manager – Cloud Platform (AWS)

About the Role

This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for the strategic direction and day-to-day performance of the cloud platform function. You will:

• Shape the future architecture of the company’s AWS environment and define the technical direction for the platform team
• Create and maintain an engineering roadmap that supports business expansion and platform reliability
• Oversee the build, automation, and optimisation of core infrastructure services, including networking, observability, and deployment tooling
• Ensure that systems meet stringent regulatory, security, and audit requirements
• Support the integration of new business units and acquisitions into a unified AWS operating model
• Act as a mentor and technical guide for engineers, helping them navigate complex design and operational challenges

Team Leadership & Delivery

You will manage a group of infrastructure and platform engineers, taking responsibility for:

• Ensuring consistent delivery against commitments and team capacity
• Setting expectations around reliability, performance, documentation, and operational excellence
• Tracking key measures such as uptime, security posture, throughput, and cost efficiency
• Creating clear processes around on-call, SLAs, and support readiness
• Identifying opportunities to reduce cloud spending through tooling, automation, and architecture choices
• Recruiting, developing, and retaining high-calibre engineering talent

What You’ll Bring

We are looking for someone who has:

• A proven background leading engineering teams responsible for cloud platforms
• Experience working within environments that must meet strict compliance and audit requirements
• Deep knowledge of AWS at scale, including networking patterns, IAM, cost optimisation, and automation
• Strong familiarity with Kubernetes, container orchestration, IaC tooling (such as Terraform), and modern CI/CD practices
• Experience improving observability, platform security, and operational processes
• The ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear direction for stakeholders at all levels

What’s in It for You

• A competitive compensation package
• Bonus potential tied to performance
• A collaborative, international environment where infrastructure plays a central strategic role
• Access to ongoing training, mentoring, and certification opportunities

If you’re motivated by building strong engineering cultures, shaping cloud strategy, and driving the evolution of large-scale AWS platforms, this opportunity offers the scope and influence you’re looking for.