Platform Engineer

Wireless Logic Limited; Tenterden; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading platform technology firm in the UK seeks an experienced developer to enhance productivity and platform performance. The ideal candidate will have strong Java expertise and proficiency in optimising application performance. Responsibilities include implementing platform tooling and contributing to the CI/CD strategy. The role offers 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, and various employee benefits, creating a supportive and engaging workplace environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Private Medical Insurance

Discounted Gym membership

Qualifications

• Built and maintained production applications end-to-end with proven success.
• Experience with complex APIs.
• General DevOps experience including pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Identify, implement and maintain developer experience and platform tooling.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance team productivity.
• Monitor and improve performance and platform metrics.

Skills

Optimising application performance

Java

Kubernetes

CI/CD with GitLab

PHP or Python

Terraform

Understanding microservice architectures

Tools

Open Telemetry

Grafana

Job description

Responsibilities

Identify, implement and maintain developer experience and platform tooling to drive productivity within engineering. Build generic elements of our customer-facing platform. Contribute to CI/CD strategy with internal stakeholders and establish patterns that can be adopted company-wide. Monitor and drive improvements to performance and platform metrics. Collaborate with your colleagues and be a strong team player and mentor. Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback. Continuously grow yourself, the team and organisation.

Key Experience & Skills

Required: Built and maintained production applications end-to-end with proven success. Skills in optimising application performance (frontend & backend). Worked with complex APIs. General DevOps experience: Pipelines, CI/CD with GitLab, GitHub or similar. Experience with Kubernetes and Helm. Strong Java experience. Ability to develop with other languages like PHP or Python. Understanding microservice architectures. Terraform. Knowledge of Open Telemetry, Prometheus etc. Strong knowledge of TDD. Preferred: AWS API Gateway, AWS experience, platform engineering and providing tooling for other developers. Experience with Grafana or similar. Understanding of auth patterns, access control, etc. RabbitMQ, Kafka, etc. Backstage or similar. Experience establishing development conventions or coding standards. Nice to have: Previous exposure to the Product Operating Model (or any product-driven approach).

What Will Make You Shine

Employs technical excellence; produces high-quality, optimised and efficient solutions. Shifts engineering practices left; front-loads requirements, design, testing and success metrics. Executes pragmatic plans; tests assumptions through small, iterative and measurable changes. Owns end-to-end delivery; breaks down complex problems and communicates progress proactively. Implements user‑centred thinking; crafts accessible interfaces considering diverse user needs. Collaborates cross‑functionally; works closely with product, design and participates in agile ceremonies. Partners with Product; translates business requirements into technical solutions with balanced judgement. Balances technical debt; makes informed decisions about refactoring versus new development. Demonstrates strategic thinking; considers trade‑offs, prioritises efforts and drives innovation. Shows adaptability; embraces alternative approaches when new information emerges. Communicates effectively; documents technical decisions and translates complex concepts for all stakeholders. Focuses on growth; self‑motivates through continuous learning whilst guiding and mentoring others.

Why Come Work with Us?

Here’s why we’re confident you’ll love being part of our team: The chance to join a creative, entrepreneurial company where bold ideas are celebrated. Full training, ongoing support, and the tools to help you thrive and grow in your role. We’re a company with heart. We genuinely care about our people and make sure everyone feels valued, respected, and part of the family.

Benefits (UK)

• 25 days holiday
• Buy up to 5 days additional holiday
• Birthday Day off
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Group Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Discounted Gym membership at over 3000 gyms
• Dental cover
• Optical cover
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite parking
• Access to a variety of online discounts on major retailers
• Employee assistance program

Interview Process

• Tele Interview – Meet the people team
• Behavioural Interview – Meet your hiring manager
• Pair Programming Interview – Meet your peers
• System Design Interview – Meet more peers

Accommodation Statement

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please let us know. We will work together to best meet your needs.

Data Processing Statement

By applying for this role, you are consenting for us to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data please contact us ([e-mail]) and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.