My client is looking for a skilled Platform Engineer to join their team in Belfast. About the Role: This position focuses on upgrading legacy software and leading migrations from older systems to modern, efficient platforms. Youll play a key role in shaping the technology that supports business operations, ensuring they transition smoothly from outdated systems while enhancing performance, scalability, and security. Key Responsibilities: Legacy System Upgrades: Lead and execute the upgrade of legacy systems to meet current standards, ensuring minimal downtime and operational continuity. Software Migration: Design and implement migration strategies, transitioning applications and data from legacy environments to new platforms. Cloud Infrastructure Management: Utilize AWS services to manage cloud-based infrastructure, ensuring scalability, performance, and security align with business needs. Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams to coordinate migrations and upgrades, providing guidance and support to ensure smooth integration. Autonomous Problem-Solving: Take ownership of projects and manage workloads independently, with minimal supervision. Qualifications & Experience: Proven experience with software migrations, preferably involving legacy system upgrades. Strong knowledge of AWS, with experience in designing and managing cloud infrastructure. Ability to work independently, taking initiative to solve problems and drive projects forward. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment. Nice-to-Have: Knowledge of infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation). Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes. Background in CI/CD and DevOps methodologies. For more information, contact Alice Armstrong at Hayward Hawk. Skills: AWS Migrations Platform engineering