Platform Engineer - Fully Remote

JR United Kingdom; Bury; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the Fintech sector is on the lookout for a skilled Platform Engineer to enhance their cloud data applications. In this dynamic role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth deployments and maintain platform stability. Your expertise in cloud services, particularly AWS or Azure, will be crucial as you implement best practices for infrastructure as code and optimize platform performance. This opportunity offers a chance to work with emerging technologies and make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Platform Engineer or similar role.
• Strong understanding of IaC principles and cloud database technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams for seamless application integration.
• Design and maintain scalable cloud data platform infrastructure.

Skills

Cloud Services Deployment (AWS or Azure)

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Data Analytics Platform Management

Linux Knowledge

Networking Concepts

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Bicep

Docker

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My client is a powerhouse in Fintech international design, & is seeking a Platform Engineer to build and maintain highly available cloud data applications.

You'll collaborate with DevOps and Engineering to integrate these applications within Payroc's ecosystem. This role involves defining platform standards for smooth deployments, ensuring platform stability and scalability through upgrades, and managing the data analytics platform.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with DevOps, Data Engineering, Infrastructure, and InfoSec for seamless application integration.
• Design, implement, and maintain scalable cloud data platform infrastructure (AWS or Azure).
• Implement IaC best practices and use Azure CI/CD for automated deployments.
• Partner with the data management team and stakeholders to align platform capabilities with requirements.
• Establish controls and monitoring for system uptime and proactive operational maintenance.
• Plan and manage platform upgrades for stability and security.
• Monitor and optimize platform performance, reliability, and security.
• Conduct security assessments and implement safeguards.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies for continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot and resolve platform issues promptly.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Platform Engineer or similar.
• Proficient in deploying highly available cloud services (AWS or Azure).
• Strong understanding of IaC principles and tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep).
• Familiarity with cloud database technologies (Snowflake, Redshift, etc.).
• Knowledge of Linux and related platform tooling (e.g., Docker).
• Knowledge of data platform and/or data science tooling.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts and protocols.