Principal AWS Platform Architect

Principal AWS Platform Architect | Enterprise Scale Cloud

Your new companyJoin a technology-driven organisation responsible for operating large-scale digital and network platforms used by millions of customers across Australia.
Your new roleWe're seeking a Principal AWS Platform Architect to provide technical leadership across a complex AWS platform environment.You'll define platform roadmaps, influence architecture standards, and guide engineering teams on cloud-native best practices. This is a highly visible role combining platform architecture, software engineering, DevOps, and stakeholder engagement.Key focus areas include:

• AWS platform architecture and strategy
• CloudFormation and infrastructure automation
• AWS networking, Transit Gateways, and Network Firewalls
• Platform services, developer tooling, and deployment workflows
• Security, compliance, and governance capabilities
• Technical leadership across multiple engineering teams

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience designing and operating large-scale AWS platforms
• Strong background in Platform Engineering, DevOps, or Cloud Architecture
• Hands-on AWS networking expertise, including Transit Gateways and Network Firewalls
• Deep CloudFormation and Infrastructure as Code experience
• Strong software engineering and software architecture capability
• Experience defining platform strategy, standards, and technology roadmaps
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive technical direction
• Experience within highly regulated enterprise environments is highly regarded

What you'll get in return

• Principal-level opportunity with significant technical influence
• Ownership of AWS platform direction and engineering standards
• Work alongside senior architects and engineering leaders

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