Principal AWS Platform Architect | Enterprise Scale Cloud

Your new company

Join a technology-driven organisation responsible for operating large-scale digital and network platforms used by millions of customers across Australia.

Your new role

We'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 prospect with significant technical influence
- Ownership of AWS platform direction and engineering standards
- Work alongside senior architects and engineering leaders

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

📌 Principal AWS Platform Architect (Sydney)
🏢 Hays
📍 Sydney