Platform Engineer

Suits Me; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Manchester is seeking an experienced Platform Engineer to design and optimise their AWS-based infrastructure. The role involves collaborating with product teams and driving improvements in system reliability and scalability. The ideal candidate will thrive in a service-oriented environment focused on financial inclusion and automation. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing digital alternative to traditional banking.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Platform or DevOps engineer.
• Strong emphasis on automation and system reliability.
• Familiarity with AWS and cloud-native technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and build infrastructure for the platform.
• Drive improvements in scalability and resilience.
• Collaborate with teams to evolve cloud-native platform.

Job description

Overview

As a Platform Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, building, and optimising the infrastructure and tooling that powers Suits Me's financial technology ecosystem. You'll take ownership of significant components within our AWS-based platform, driving improvements in scalability, resilience, and developer productivity. You'll collaborate closely with other engineers, architects, and product teams to evolve our cloud-native platform, enabling rapid, secure delivery of innovative financial products. This role is ideal for an experienced platform or DevOps engineer who thrives on automation, system reliability, and working in an event-driven, service-oriented environment.

About Suits Me Suits Me® is a multi-award-winning, ethical fintech dedicated to promoting financial inclusion and equal opportunity. We provide an innovative alternative to traditional banking that's built to serve the needs of people who are underserved or excluded by mainstream financial institutions. We're in a dynamic phase of growth, expanding across the UK and actively exploring opportunities for European and global reach. Our digital current account comes with all the essentials and more. Account holders receive a contactless Mastercard® debit card, access to key banking-like features, cashback rewards at major retailers, and an easy onboarding process with no credit checks or lengthy paperwork. At Suits Me®, we believe that everyone deserves a safe, accessible, and modern way to manage their money, regardless of background, income, or employment status.