Platform Engineer

Kraken; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in London is seeking a skilled Platform Engineer to manage cloud infrastructure and contribute to automation tooling and microservices platform. The ideal candidate will have experience with AWS and various infrastructure management tools. Commitment to sustainable energy solutions is essential. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in an evolving industry.

Qualifications

• Experience managing cloud-based infrastructure (preferably AWS).
• Experience in working with configuration management and infrastructure as code tools.
• Experience in container technologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvement of current infrastructure standards and processes.
• Help automate deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of infrastructure.
• Contribute to platform architecture ensuring operational support.

Skills

Managing cloud-based infrastructure

Experience with configuration management tools

Containerization technologies

Unix/Linux environments

Stakeholder engagement

Typescript or Python

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Chef

Ansible

Terraform

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Platform Engineer

Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe!

Kraken powers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.

We're a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system. From optimising renewable generation, creating a more intelligent grid and enabling utilities to provide excellent customer experiences, our operating system for energy is transforming the industry around the world in a way that benefits everyone.

It's a really exciting time in energy. Help us make a real impact on shaping a better, more sustainable future.

KrakenFlex

The energy industry is undergoing the largest transformation since industrialisation at an unprecedented rate of change and we are positioning ourselves to be at the heart of that change.

Our aim is to be the leading global provider of solutions that enable customers to release £30bn of value per annum from distributed energy resources (DERs). We are building a Software as a Service (SaaS) subscription business with a global market of £ billion per annum, by digitally connecting hundreds of thousands of DERs with energy markets.

We have already attained a market-leading position and KrakenFlex is a recognized thought leader and innovator in the industry.

As we enter the stage of rapid commercialization and platform growth, we are looking for an exceptional person to help provide automation, tooling, and cloud infrastructure to our development & delivery teams. Our Platform Engineers are responsible for designing, building, and running our strategic microservices platform. They develop and maintain secure, scalable, resilient cloud-based infrastructure using an Infrastructure as Code approach.

Working closely with our Development, Data Science & Integrations teams, our Platform Engineers support our wider engineering community to improve the overall quality of product build, deployments, monitoring, and alerting. They collaborate with development teams to implement operational requirements for new and existing applications, optimize delivery pipelines, and scale infrastructure.

What you'll do

• Help drive the improvement of our current infrastructure standards and processes.
• Develop tooling to automate deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of infrastructure and services.
• Contribute to platform architecture and design to ensure new features have proper operational support and maintainability.
• Work with our delivery teams to ensure services adhere to the AWS Well-Architected Framework (Operational excellence, Security, Reliability, Performance efficiency, and Cost optimization).
• Implement a pragmatic CI/CD strategy covering the entire product development lifecycle.
• Refine monitoring processes, thresholds, and configurations continuously.
• Collaborate with teams to create and maintain continuous deployment practices.
• Create and maintain documentation for services.
• Act as an emergency responder for high-severity internal or customer platform-related incidents.

What you'll need

• Experience managing cloud-based infrastructure (preferably AWS).
• Experience with configuration management and infrastructure as code tools such as Chef, Ansible, CloudFormation, Terraform, CDK, etc.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).
• Experience working in Unix/Linux environments in production.
• Stakeholder engagement skills and experience.
• Ability to prioritize operational and development backlogs.
• Experience in either Typescript or Python.

It would be great if you had

• Ability to prioritize technical debt and value delivery, considering both tactical and strategic challenges.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Attention to detail with an organized approach to delivery.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. If you require specific accommodations or have preferences, let us know, and we'll do our best to customize your interview process for comfort and success.

Studies show that some groups, like women, are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the requirements. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, as we value diverse perspectives. Kraken is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive work environment and fairness for everyone.