Lead Platform Engineer: AI-Driven Cloud Automation (Hybrid)

Elanco; Hook; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in animal health is seeking a Lead Platform Engineer based in Hook, UK, to join their new enterprise platform engineering team. The role involves driving secure and efficient practices, developing cloud automation solutions, and collaborating with stakeholders to innovate. Ideal candidates will have strong programming skills in TypeScript and Python, experience in a DevOps environment, and a passion for AI. This position offers a hybrid work environment and focuses on improving engineering processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in TypeScript and Python, with a track record of delivering software products.
• Experience in a DevOps or agile team with CI/CD, TDD, and the full SDLC.
• Strong desire to stay current on AI research and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to define platform direction and capabilities.
• Engage in coding, governance, and maintenance of solutions.
• Manage the product backlog for engineering execution.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their growth.
• Stay current with IT trends to drive improvements.

Skills

Programming languages (TypeScript, Python)

DevOps methodology

Agile practices

Communication skills

Organisational abilities

Tools

Next.js

React

Terraform

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

A global leader in animal health is seeking a Lead Platform Engineer based in Hook, UK, to join their new enterprise platform engineering team. The role involves driving secure and efficient practices, developing cloud automation solutions, and collaborating with stakeholders to innovate. Ideal candidates will have strong programming skills in TypeScript and Python, experience in a DevOps environment, and a passion for AI. This position offers a hybrid work environment and focuses on improving engineering processes.