Platform Engineer
PLATFORM ENGINEER
LONDON
£70,000 - £80,000
This is a rare opportunity to join a small, highly capable platform team at a pivotal point in a long-term technology transformation. You will play a key role in reshaping core infrastructure, driving automation and scalability, and influencing how the platform evolves over the next phase of growth.
THE COMPANY They are a well-funded fintech operating in the high-net-worth space, building technology that aggregates complex financial data to deliver intelligent, life-focused insights. The business is product-led, engineering-driven, and focused on long-term quality over short-term fixes. Their culture encourages curiosity, open communication, and thoughtful challenge, with engineers expected to contribute ideas, not just code.
THE ROLE
- Design, build, and evolve Kubernetes-based platform infrastructure as part of a broader architectural refresh.
- Drive improvements in automation, scalability, and reliability across the platform.
- Contribute to decisions around cloud architecture and core frameworks.
- Collaborate closely with platform, data, and engineering teams to enable faster and safer delivery.
- Document designs clearly and communicate ideas effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Strong hands-on experience building and operating Kubernetes environments.
- Experience working with a major cloud platform such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Confidence designing scalable, automated infrastructure rather than maintaining legacy setups.
- Exposure to infrastructure as code, Terraform experience is beneficial but not essential.
- Comfortable sharing ideas, challenging existing approaches, and collaborating in a small team environment.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electric Car Scheme, Workplace Nursery Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, and Gym Benefit.
- Option for salary sacrifice pension with Nest.
- Seasonal and team socials.
- Support for mental health.
How to Apply Please register your interest by sending your CV to Nihal Singh through the 'Apply' link