Platform Engineer

Formula Careers; Brackley; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous bonus scheme

Mercedes car lease scheme

Private medical cover

On-site gym and exercise studio

On-site parking with EV chargers

25 days holiday

Job summary

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team in Brackley is seeking an IT Platform Engineer to own and operate our VMware/vSAN based infrastructure, supporting Windows and Linux workloads with a focus on resilience and performance.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive automation, and help evolve on‑premise and hybrid platforms, while being onsite to ensure rapid response and delivery in a world‑leading sports environment.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with VMware (vSphere, vCenter, ESXi) and vSAN in an enterprise environment.
• Understanding of VMware networking, including distributed switches, port groups and VLANs.
• Knowledge of storage solutions (shared, hyperconverged, JBOD, S3-compatible) and associated infrastructure.
• Experience supporting Windows server platforms, with working knowledge of Linux.
• Knowledge of identity management (Active Directory, Entra ID), including modern authentication method.
• Experience with scripting and automation to streamline operational tasks.
• Understanding of datacentre environments, including cabling, cooling and power.
• Confident engaging with stakeholders across the business, translating technical detail clearly.
• Strong attention to detail, consistently delivering to high technical standards.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with changing priorities.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple workstreams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain our VMware and vSAN environment, including virtual networking, alongside wider infrastructure including datacentres, storage and backup across Windows and Linux environments
• Install, configure and support physical IT hardware within datacentre environments, working closely with site facilities
• Support and troubleshoot server workloads, virtual machines, clusters and services
• Contribute to infrastructure security, resilience and business continuity alongside security teams
• Enable and support self-service platforms, working with teams across the business to deliver scalable solutions
• Drive automation and continuous improvement to reduce manual processes and increase efficiency
• Support out-of-hours escalations where required to maintain business-critical service
• Act as a key point of contact across teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment on platform capabilities and delivery
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to identify opportunities to evolve and improve infrastructure across both on-premise and hybrid environments

Skills

VMware & vSAN

VMware Networking

Storage Solutions

Windows & Linux

Identity Management

Scripting & Automation

Datacentre Know-How

Stakeholder Communication

Attention to Detail

Multi-Tasking

Job description

The Role – Brackley, United Kingdom

We have an exciting opportunity in our Enterprise Technology Team for an IT Platform Engineer.

This role will be central to delivering and supporting the core IT infrastructure that underpins the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. Working across the Enterprise Technology function and wider business, you will help ensure our platforms are resilient, scalable and consistently performing at the highest level.

The successful candidate will be passionate about technology and infrastructure, bringing a proactive and solutions-focused mindset. You will bring deep hands‑on expertise in VMware virtualisation and datacentre infrastructure, balancing stability and control with the pace and demands of a world‑leading sports team. This is a VMware‑focused role and strong hands‑on VM exeperience, including vSan and VMware networking is essential.

You will work closely with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders to enable the successful delivery of projects, while owning the day‑to‑day performance, reliability and continuous improvement of core platforms and services.

Please note this role requires you to be onsite at our Headquarters in Brackley.

Key Responsibilities

Be a key contributor within a collaborative, high‑performing technology team focused on delivering clear objectives:

• Own and maintain our VMware and vSAN environment, including virtual networking, alongside wider infrastructure including datacentres, storage and backup across Windows and Linux environments
• Install, configure and support physical IT hardware within datacentre environments, working closely with site facilities
• Support and troubleshoot server workloads, virtual machines, clusters and services
• Contribute to infrastructure security, resilience and business continuity alongside security teams
• Enable and support self‑service platforms, working with teams across the business to deliver scalable solutions
• Drive automation and continuous improvement to reduce manual processes and increase efficiency
• Support out‑of‑hours escalations where required to maintain business‑critical service
• Act as a key point of contact across teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment on platform capabilities and delivery
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to identify opportunities to evolve and improve infrastructure across both on‑premise and hybrid environments

About You

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Strong hands‑on experience with VMware (vSphere, vCenter, ESXi) and vSAN in an enterprise environment. Understanding of VMware networking, including distributed switches, port groups and VLANs
• Knowledge of storage solutions (shared, hyperconverged, JBOD, S3-compatible) and associated infrastructure
• Experience supporting Windows server platforms, with working knowledge of Linux
• Knowledge of identity management (Active Directory, Entra ID), including modern authentication method
• Experience with scripting and automation to streamline operational tasks
• Understanding of datacentre environments, including cabling, cooling and power
• Confident engaging with stakeholders across the business, translating technical detail clearly
• Strong attention to detail, consistently delivering to high technical standards
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment with changing priorities
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple workstreams effectively

About Us:

At the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, every win starts with the energy to exceed our exceptional standards.

Its the belief and focus you give that powers our performance.

Whether youre leading innovation, bringing precision to our manufacturing or supporting trackside operations around the world, every detail matters.

Were setting new standards in our sport, together. More growth, more pride, more of what makes our team exceptional.

Give all. Gain more.

Benefits:

Our riverside factory is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on‑site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on‑site parking with EV chargers available.

We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, Mercedes car lease scheme, private medical cover, on‑site GP, life assurance and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family‑friendly environment and employee well‑being programmes.

Why us:

We believe that building a more inclusive and diverse culture helps us go faster and further.

From recruitment and building our future talent pipeline to internal communications and leadership training,werebuilding a team where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

Our aim is to attract, develop and retain exceptional people from all backgrounds, creating a workplace where all team members feel respected, supported and able to fulfil their potential.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are looking for candidates who are passionate about reaching their full potential and are excited about constantly learning and developing.