Platform Engineer

Kraken; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Kraken as an Entry Level Platform Engineer and be part of a technology company revolutionizing the energy sector. You'll work on cloud-based infrastructure, optimizing deployments, and maintaining high-quality service operations, contributing to a sustainable energy future. If you have a passion for technology and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience managing cloud-based infrastructure (ideally AWS).
• Experience in configuration management and infrastructure as code tools.
• Experience within Unix/Linux environments in production.

Responsibilities

• Help drive the improvement of current infrastructure standards.
• Develop tooling to automate deployment and maintenance.
• Implement a CI/CD strategy for the product development life cycle.

Skills

AWS

Cloud Infrastructure

Infrastructure as Code

Docker

Kubernetes

Unix/Linux

Configuration Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Typescript

Python

Job description

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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 addressable market of £2.4 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 recognised thought leader and innovator in the industry.

As we enter the stage of rapid commercialisation and platform growth we are now looking for an exceptional person to help provide automation, tooling and cloud infrastructure to our development & delivery teams. Our Platform Engineers are responsible for the design, build and running of 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 work closely with our development teams and assist them with the operational requirements of implementing new and maintaining existing applications, optimising our delivery pipeline, maintaining and scaling our infrastructure.

What You'll Do

• Help drive the improvement of our current infrastructure standards and processes.
• Develop tooling to automate the deployment, monitoring and maintenance of our infrastructure and services.
• Contribute to platform architecture and design to drive continuous improvement and to ensure new features have the proper operational support and maintainability.
• Work with our delivery teams to ensure their service adheres to the AWS Well architected framework (Operational excellence, Security, Reliability, Performance efficacy and cost optimisation)
• Implement a pragmatic CI / CD strategy to incorporate the entire product development life cycle.
• Continuously refine monitoring processes, thresholds, and configuration.
• Work with our development & delivery teams to create and maintain continuous deployment practices.
• Work with our development & delivery teams to create and maintain documentation for their services.
• Act as an emergency responder for high-severity internal or customer platform-related incidents.
  
  

What You'll Need

• Experience managing cloud-based infrastructure (ideally AWS).
• Experience in working with configuration management and infrastructure as code tools such as Chef, Ansible, CloudFormation, Terraform, CDK etc.
• Experience in working with containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes etc).
• Experience within Unix/Linux environments in production.
• Understanding of the full web technology stack (network, TCP/IP, DNS, routing, HTTP/S).
• Stakeholder engagement skills and experience.
• Experience in prioritising operational and development backlogs.
• Experience in either Typescript or Python
  
  

It would be great if you had

• Able to prioritize technical debt and value delivery keeping both tactical and strategic challenges in mind.
• Communication skills showing the ability to summarise complex problems and recommend concise plans of action.
• The ability to adapt and learn new technologies
• Eye for detail, with a very clear and organised approach to delivery.
  
  

If this sounds like you then 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. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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