Lead Platform Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry-leading UK business is on the lookout for a Lead Platform Engineer to shape its technological direction. In this pivotal role, you will deploy, configure, and operate IT infrastructure platforms while leading a high-performing team. Your expertise in automation, cloud technologies, and Kubernetes will be crucial in driving efficiency and innovation. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment where your contributions will help streamline operations and enhance service delivery. Join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration and excellence in technology!

Qualifications

• Strong experience in automation platforms and cloud technologies.
• Proficient in Kubernetes and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of engineers.
• Manage the adoption of tools and processes for system management.

Skills

Automation

Cloud Technologies (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Kubernetes

Agile Methodologies (Kanban/Scrum)

Microsoft Operating Systems

Linux Operating Systems

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Puppet

Chef

Vmware vSphere

Nutanix

Hyper V

Job description

An industry leading UK business currently seeking a Lead Platform Engineer crucial in supporting technological direction and nurturing a high-performing team. As Lead Platform Engineer you will be responsible for deploying, configuring, and operating IT Infrastructure platforms.

Responsibilities include:

• Investigate & manage the adoption of tools, techniques, and processes (including automation) for the management of systems and services.
• Lead, guide & mentor a team of engineers acting as an escalation point for colleagues across the Tech department.
• Ensure that operational procedures and documentation are fit for purpose and kept up to date. Ensuring that operational issues are identified, recorded, monitored, & resolved!

Requirements:

• Experience with automation platforms, Ansible, Terraform, Puppet or Chef.
• Experience of Cloud technologies - AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Worked extensively with Kubernetes.
• Experienced within Agile ways of working, Kanban and Scrum.
• Experience of Vmware vSphere, Nutanix or Hyper V virtualisation platforms.
• Experience in Microsoft or Linux operating systems.