Technical Lead

Technical Lead

Location: Bristol or London

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Overview

Our client is seeking a Technical Lead to lead an AWS-native platform team and drive the adoption and optimisation of AWS-native services across the organisation.

The role is responsible for aligning platform development priorities with business objectives, leading a team of platform engineers and ensuring cloud services deliver value, performance and a strong developer experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a clear vision for the use of AWS-native services, including Platform as a Service offerings.
• Create a roadmap for AWS platform adoption and optimisation, prioritising initiatives based on business value.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to understand evolving needs and align AWS-native services accordingly.
• Build, manage and mentor a team of platform engineers.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative culture within the team and wider platform function.
• Ensure team members have the necessary skills and training to use AWS-native services effectively.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of AWS services, PaaS offerings and best practices.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members and stakeholders.
• Architect and implement scalable, secure and cost-effective AWS solutions.
• Oversee the delivery of AWS-native services and ensure they meet service level and performance requirements.
• Identify and address performance issues and bottlenecks.
• Monitor and optimise cloud resource utilisation.
• Enable self-service access to AWS-native services.
• Create intuitive and user-friendly ways for users to interact with the platform.
• Provide documentation and support resources.
• Develop strategies to optimise cloud spending and reduce costs.
• Establish key performance indicators to measure AWS service adoption and utilisation.
• Track and report on measures including cost savings, platform uptime, developer satisfaction and service utilisation.
• Analyse performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and optimisation.

Benefits

• Competitive reward package including an annual discretionary bonus.
• 15% non-contributory pension, with 9% non-contributory pension during probation.
• 28 days' annual leave with the option to purchase and sell days.
• One volunteering day.
• Funded private medical insurance.
• Electric and hybrid car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Life assurance at four times basic salary.
• Funded health screening for employees aged over 50.
• Voluntary benefits including charitable giving, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, health and cancer screenings, discounted gym memberships and season ticket loans.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Access to healthcare and wellbeing apps.
• Generous family leave policies.

Application Process

Applications should be submitted via the website.