Platform Engineer - Central Services (P620)

Buscojobs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

We're Civica and we make software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the world. From local to state government, to education, to health and care, over 5,000 public bodies across the globe use our software to help provide critical services to over 100 million citizens.

Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion everywhere we work around the globe, supporting the needs of citizens and those that serve them every day. Building on 21 years of continuous growth and success, we're at a pivotal point on our journey to realise that aspiration.

As a company, we're passionate about what we do and the citizens we help to serve. If you too would like to help champion the use of technology in public services, to improve outcomes for citizens and public sector organisations, then Civica is the right place for you. We will help you unlock the best version of yourself, achieve growth in your career whilst making a real difference to people and communities.

Why you will love this opportunity as Platform Engineer at Civica

As a Platform Engineer you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining Civica's cloud-based platform and building our internal developer platform, an exciting project that we're currently undertaking from the ground up. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting edge technology - in a globally aligned team going through an exciting time of scale.

You will work closely with the whole Platform team and you will collaborate with other business units and be responsible for building platform capability to be able to deliver best practice. You will be actively involved in improving older tech stacks & platforms utilizing modern approaches and influencing company-wide architecture.

If you're a problem solver and have a strong background with Terraform, Azure / AWS, Bash, CI / CD, GitHub, then this role is perfect for you!

Requirements

What you will do to be successful in this role

• Manage infrastructure as code, utilizing tools such as Terraform to provision resources efficiently.
• Possess strong knowledge of cloud providers such as Microsoft Azure or AWS, ensuring security practices are adhered to throughout the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure smooth integration and deployment of applications and services.
• Proficient in scripting and automation, with knowledge in languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Proficient in creating CI / CD pipelines for deploying infrastructure changes using technologies like Github Actions.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python or Go are highly preferred.
• Leverage your expertise with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestrators like Kubernetes.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and industry trends to drive continuous improvements within the team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Why you'll love working with us.

We know that when our people are happy, they will work better and have greater work satisfaction. Here's what you can expect :

We're all different - and we love this about us.

We provide an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment to all Civicans, new and old. Focus on learning - there are heaps of opportunities to enable you to grow and be your best.

Giving culture - we encourage you to "give back" with benefits such as our Days of Difference leave where you can volunteer for a charity of your choice.

Flexible Work - we have the technology and tools to support you to work from home and come into our offices now and then to catch up and socialise with colleagues.

Apply for this job - Become part of something special. Do you see yourself in this role? If so, then we would love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. In fact, we strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better outcomes. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can, and we actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of it. We are especially keen to receive applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia.