Senior Platform Engineer (AWS, Kubernetes & Terraform)

Michael PageAbu DhabiUnited Arab EmiratesPosted 7 Oct 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers immense career growth building cutting-edge AI-enabled platforms within a high-growth finance domain, with a hybrid work model providing excellent flexibility. You'll thrive here if you have a strong background in AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform, and are eager to contribute to a forward-thinking, innovation-focused team. Apply now to shape the future of technology in global markets!

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Full Time

Work mode

Hybrid

Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Posted

5 days ago

DockerAWSCloudFormationGitLab CIGrafanaKubernetesPrometheusPythonTerraform

Job Description

Lead DevOps for scalable AWS platforms in a high-growth environment
Build secure, AI-enabled systems in a cutting-edge finance domain

About Our Client
Our client is a forward-thinking organisation focused on building innovative, technology-driven solutions within a sophisticated investment environment. They operate at the intersection of digital product development, engineering excellence, and AI-led innovation, driving impactful outcomes across global markets.
Job Description

Build and optimise AWS infrastructure (EKS, Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS) for scale and reliability
Own CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, implementing automated testing and deployments
Embed DevSecOps practices including security scanning, IAM controls, and secrets management
Develop Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and CloudFormation for repeatable environments
Enhance observability through monitoring, alerting, and logging frameworks

The Successful Applicant

5+ years' experience in DevOps, SRE, or platform engineering on AWS
Strong programming skills in Python and/or Go, with solid Linux expertise
Proven experience with Docker, Kubernetes (EKS), GitLab CI/CD, and IaC tools
Deep understanding of cloud security, networking, and performance optimisation
Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch) and distributed systems

What's on Offer