AWS Platform Engineer - Hybrid (odd trip to site) - Initially 1 month likely extensions - Market Rate We are looking for an experienced AWS Platform Engineer to design, build, and manage Databricks workspaces on AWS within the health sector. This role is pivotal in enabling secure, scalable, and efficient data platforms to support healthcare analytics, research, and operational insights.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of AWS-based Databricks workspaces for a data programme. Ensure platform security, governance, and compliance within UK data protection standards Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and clinical teams to enable smooth onboarding and efficient use of Databricks. Implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) best practices (e.g., Terraform/CloudFormation) for consistent and repeatable deployments. Manage networking, authentication, and role-based access controls (RBAC) across NHS environments. Drive monitoring, performance optimisation, and cost management for Databricks and AWS services. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to setting engineering standards and best practices.

Essential Skills & Experience

Strong hands-on expertise with AWS cloud services (VPC, IAM, S3, EC2, Lambda, etc.). Knowledge of data security, governance, and compliance frameworks relevant to highly regulated environments. Proficiency in infrastructure automation tools (Terraform). Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Desirable Skills

Experience in setting up and managing Databricks workspaces in enterprise or regulated environments. Previous experience working within healthcare or public sector organisations. Understanding of datalakes and analytics workloads. Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.

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