Cloud Platform Engineer

BGL Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is looking for a Cloud Platform Engineer to enhance their AWS Infrastructure. In this role, you will be responsible for deploying solutions and working in an agile team. Candidates should have strong experience in Kubernetes, AWS, and relevant programming languages. This position offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment with a supportive team and excellent benefits including private healthcare and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Private healthcare

Electric car scheme

Paid development days

Wellbeing and CSR days

Qualifications

• Experience in cloud infrastructure design and administration.
• Knowledge of DevOps culture and Agile methodologies.
• Ability to write and understand scripting/programming languages.
• Self-motivated with leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, run, and own first-class solutions in an agile team.
• Influence the design and management of Kubernetes Infrastructure.
• Provide technical direction for deployment into Kubernetes.
• Drive efficiencies with the Kubernetes infrastructure.
• Mentor team members and share successes across the company.

Skills

Strategic thinking in cloud infrastructure design

Deep knowledge of Kubernetes

Knowledge of AWS Cloud

Scripting/programming languages

Natural leader and motivator

Tools

GitLab

Terraform

Docker

Astro

Cloudflare

Kafka

Java

Scala

Python

.Net Core

Node.js

MongoDB

Job description

Job Description

Description

Location

Hybrid - London or Peterborough

Curious about what’s next?

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At Compare the Market, we’re a purpose-driven business powered by tech and AI. We’re building high-performing, results-driven teams with the skills, mindset, and ambition to deliver outcomes at pace. Every role here plays a part in driving our mission forward, and we create an environment where you can bring your authentic self, grow a truly characterful career, and see the direct impact of your work on the lives of our customers.

We’ve carved a meerkat-shaped niche and we’re looking for ambitious, curious thinkers who thrive in a fast-moving, high-impact environment. If you love accountability, embrace challenge, and want to make a real difference, you’ll fit right in.

We’d love you to be part of our journey.

As a Cloud Platform Engineer, you will be deploying first-class product's and solutions onto our AWS Infrastructure (utilising existing and emerging technology), whilst also actively contributing to a culture of innovation, enthusiasm and passion. You will work with Engineering Managers and your team to support key goals and objectives.

Everyone is welcome.

We have a culture of creativity. We approach our work passionately, improve constantly and celebrate our wins at every turn. We are an inclusive workplace and our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic, whole selves to work. Everyone is welcome. Be you.

This means we’re excited to hear from people with a range of skills, experiences and ideas. We don’t expect you to tick all the boxes, but would love to hear what makes you great for this role.

What you’ll be doing:

• Build, Run, and Own first-class solutions in an agile product team
• Influence the design, security & cost management of CTM’s Kubernetes Infrastructure.
• Work across CTM product teams providing technical direction on the deployment of their products & services into Kubernetes Infrastructure platform.
• Drive efficiencies & value from the CTM Kubernetes infrastructure, exploiting existing & emerging technology
• Share your success within CTM, regularly contributing to a wider audience than your immediate peers.
• Take opportunities to mentor other members of the team.

What we’re looking for:

• Demonstrate experience of strategic thinking in design and administration of cloud infrastructure leveraging your deep & broad knowledge of Cloud service, DevOps culture & Agile methodologies.
• Deep knowledge of Kubernetes and associated tooling as well as a deep understanding and knowledge of the AWS Cloud.
• Able to write and understand a number of scripting/programming languages.
• Self‑motivated, natural leader and motivator.

What else would be nice to have?

• If you have knowledge of ACK/ GitLab/ Terraform that would be fantastic!

Our people bring our purpose to life.

We champion a culture of innovation and challenge. We have over 300 tech experts across our teams all using the latest tools and technologies including Astro, Cloudflare, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Kafka, Java, Scala, Python, .Net Core, Node.js and MongoDB.

There’s something for everyone.

We’re a place of opportunity. You’ll have the tools and autonomy to drive your own career, supported by a team of amazingly talented people.

And then there’s our benefits. For us, it’s not just about a competitive salary and hybrid working, we care about what matters to you. From a generous holiday allowance and private healthcare to an electric car scheme and paid development, wellbeing and CSR days, we’ve pretty much got you covered!

Primary Location

United Kingdom

Work Locations

London - Shoreditch White Collar Factory 1 Old Street Yard, Shoreditch London EC1Y 8AF