Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Senior Platform Engineer to join our innovative team in. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, secure, and efficient cloud-based infrastructure solutions. As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will drive the evolution of our cloud architecture, optimize deployment pipelines, and ensure the robustness of our platform services. Your expertise will empower us to deliver cutting-edge technology solutions that meet the needs of our global customers and stakeholders. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about cloud computing and infrastructure automation, this is your chance to make a significant impact!
Duties
- Lead the design and implementation of cloud infrastructure using AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure, and OpenStack to support scalable applications and services.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, and PowerShell scripts to automate provisioning and configuration management.
- Architect and manage containerized environments with Kubernetes, Docker, and microservices frameworks to enhance deployment agility and system resilience.
- Collaborate with development teams to integrate APIs, web services, RESTful interfaces, and SaaS/PaaS solutions into our platform ecosystem.
- Optimize virtualization environments utilizing VMware, Citrix, Linux-based virtualization tools, and Windows Server platforms for maximum efficiency.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues across operating systems including Linux, UNIX, Windows, and related technologies; implement proactive improvements.
- Contribute to continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and other DevOps tools to streamline software delivery processes.
- Ensure security best practices by managing VPNs, firewalls, access controls, and encryption protocols across cloud infrastructure components.
Skills
- Extensive experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure, and OpenStack.
- Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools including Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet; scripting skills in PowerShell and Bash (Unix shell).
- Deep understanding of container orchestration with Kubernetes; containerization with Docker; microservices architecture.
- Solid knowledge of virtualization technologies like VMware; Citrix; virtualization management in Linux/Windows environments.
- Expertise in operating systems including Linux distributions (Ubuntu, CentOS), UNIX variants, Windows Server; familiarity with operating system internals.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Go; experience with Java or Ruby on Rails is advantageous.
- Familiarity with databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle Database; NoSQL solutions like MongoDB or DynamoDB preferred.
- Knowledge of web services protocols such as REST APIs; experience integrating SaaS/PaaS solutions within cloud architectures.
- Strong understanding of network security practices including VPNs; experience managing firewalls and access controls for secure cloud environments.
- Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC), version control systems like Git; CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or similar tools.
Join us as a Senior Platform Engineer – to shape the future of our cloud infrastructure! Bring your passion for innovation and your technical expertise to deliver robust solutions that power our global operations. We’re committed to supporting your growth through ongoing learning opportunities while fostering an energetic environment where your contributions truly matter!
Pay: £42,524.73-£80,042.26 per year
Work Location: In person
