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Platform Engineer

ITSS Recruitment Ltd

East Midlands

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a motivated Platform Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a relaxed yet professional environment. As a Platform Engineer, you will be involved in all project phases, from conception to launch, contributing to both public and private sector projects. The organization values creativity and teamwork, providing a supportive atmosphere for personal and professional growth. If you are passionate about cloud technologies and eager to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare Plans
Community Days
Team Socials

Qualifications

  • Strong basic knowledge in GCP or AWS, Linux, and Infrastructure as Code.
  • Passion for learning and developing skills in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Engage in all aspects of project processes from conception to launch.
  • Collaborate with a diverse technical team to innovate and solve problems.

Skills

Linux operating systems
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
AWS
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
Configuration Management (Ansible, Puppet, Packer)
Containerization (Docker & Kubernetes)
Continuous Integration (Jenkins, GitHub)
Scripting (Python, Bash, Perl, Golang)
Databases (MySQL)
DNS knowledge

Job description

Platform Engineer - Up to 75K - Manchester - Hybrid (once a week in office) - Healthcare Plans, Community Days, Team Socials


We are looking for a highly motivated Platform Engineer / Cloud Engineer to join an award-winning platform within both the public and private sectors with offices in Manchester and London. The technical team is comprised of over 30 individuals including Developers, Software Testers, DevOps, Product Owners, and Project Managers.


This exciting opportunity will suit a talented and experienced Platform Engineer who is well versed in GCP / Google Cloud or AWS. The organisation employs over 80 people, expanding exponentially over the last few years, including expansion into America.


They are a big believer in sharing thoughts and encouraging and supporting innovation and creativity. The Platform Engineer will also be given the chance to be involved in all aspects of the project process from conception through to completion and launch.


The environment is relaxed yet professional; gone are the days of a corporate rigid structure. The position is hybrid with 1 day in office and 4 days from home.


Platform Engineer Experience
  1. Linux operating systems, Debian and RHEL/Centos
  2. Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or AWS
  3. Infrastructure as Code best practices (Terraform)
  4. Configuration Management - Ansible, Puppet, Packer
  5. Containerization - Docker & Kubernetes
  6. Knowledge of Continuous Integration processes - Jenkins and GitHub
  7. Scripting/programming languages (Python, Bash, Perl or Golang)
  8. Databases (primarily MySQL)
  9. DNS knowledge would also be beneficial (Fastly)

We are not expecting the Platform Engineer to be an expert in everything above, just a strong basic knowledge and passion to learn more!


You will be an enthusiastic Platform Engineer, a great communicator, and have an inquisitive attitude. The successful Platform Engineer should have strong problem-solving abilities, organisational skills, and the ability to work as part of a team.


We are interviewing currently, so apply now for immediate consideration for the Platform Engineer position or contact George Harvey at ITSS Recruitment for further information.

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