Platform Engineer - Fully Remote

Whatsoninleeds; Leeds; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; 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 work closely with DevOps and Engineering teams, ensuring the stability and scalability of cloud platforms like AWS or Azure. Your expertise in Infrastructure as Code will be pivotal in automating deployments and maintaining high availability. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of data analytics within a collaborative environment, where your contributions will drive significant advancements in technology and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• Proven experience in data platform engineering is essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cloud Services Deployment

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Data Management

Security Assessments

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

Terraform

Docker

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Full Job Description

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

You'll collaborate with DevOps and Engineering teams 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 teams 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 degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Platform Engineer or similar role.
• 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.