Data Platform Engineer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing start-up as a Data Platform Engineer, where you'll define the technical roadmap and build cloud capabilities from scratch. This strategic role requires strong expertise in AWS and Azure, along with skills in Infrastructure as Code and scripting. Shape the future of a pivotal business and work on complex infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Deep experience with AWS and Azure.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Infrastructure as Code.
• Proficiency in scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Define the technical roadmap for the data platform.
• Build out cloud and infrastructure capabilities from scratch.
• Make key architectural decisions.

Skills

Cloud Engineering

Infrastructure as Code

Scripting

CI/CD Pipelines

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Job description

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Join a fast-growing, early-stage start-up led by a seasoned leadership team and backed by multi-million pound investment. With ambitious plans to double headcount in the coming months, this is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a business at a pivotal stage.

We're hiring our first Data Platform Engineer, a strategic, hands-on role where you'll define the technical roadmap and build out the cloud and infrastructure capabilities from scratch.

We’re looking for someone with strong cloud engineering expertise across AWS and Azure, capable of making key architectural decisions and implementing modern, scalable solutions. You’ll bring a proven track record of delivering complex, forward-thinking infrastructure projects.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Deep experience with AWS and Azure
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines

Please note: Candidates must hold, or be eligible for, UK Security Check (SC) clearance.