Senior Platform Engineer (AWS, Kubernetes & Terraform)

Recruitment agencyMichael PageAbu Dhabi, UAEgulftalentpublished 07/14/2026
Must-have:PythonGitAWSDockerKubernetesCloudDevOpsCI/CDAISecurityLead

This is a hands-on role where you will design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS, taking full ownership of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.

Client Details

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.

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

Job Offer

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and data-driven platforms
  • Long-term growth within a high-performing, innovation-focused team
  • 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