Senior Platform Engineer

Senior Platform EngineerFully Remote (UK-based) | £75,000 - £85,000 + Excellent Benefits

Our client is a forward-thinking software provider using cutting-edge technology - including AI - to transform how businesses operate. With a mission to streamline complex systems through intelligent automation, they're seeking a talented Platform Engineer to join their remote team and help shape the future of their pioneering platform.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Lead the deployment and management of infrastructure and applications using ArgoCD, applying GitOps best practices.
• Manage and improve the deployment of shared platform services across Kubernetes clusters.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and refine DevOps processes.
• Deliver ad-hoc DevOps projects to support scalability, automation, and system resilience.
• Act as a technical advisor across platform, infrastructure, and application teams.
• Undertake additional activities and responsibilities as required.

Essential Skills

• Deep experience in DevOps, automation, and infrastructure as code.
• Proficiency in Git and GitOps methodologies.
• Expertise in secrets management tools (e.g., HashiCorp Vault).
• Practical experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, especially in production environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Understanding of non-functional testing: performance, scalability, resilience.
• Demonstrable track record in operational reliability and automation.

Desirable

• Familiarity with DataMesh principles and distributed data architecture.
• Experience in fast-paced, technically complex environments.
• Understanding of telecoms industry technologies and standards.
• Experience mentoring and supporting engineers.
• Hands-on proficiency with Golang for scripting or service development.

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Our client offers a highly supportive and flexible work environment with outstanding benefits, including:
• 30 days of holiday plus bank holidays
• £1,500 personal development budget annually
• Private BUPA healthcare and dental cover
• Generous matched pension contributions
• Monthly flexible benefits budget
• Performance bonuses and annual pay reviews
• And much more - all designed to support your well-being, career growth, and work-life balance

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