Platform Engineer -Perl/ Python/ Linux/MySql

LexisNexis Risk Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global information solutions company in London is seeking a skilled professional to join their enterprise support team. The role involves developing automation scripts, supporting applications, and administering Linux systems. Candidates should have proficiency in scripting languages, knowledge of MySQL and cloud features, and be eager to contribute to open-source projects. The position offers attractive benefits including generous holiday allowance and health screening.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening and private medical benefits

Access to a competitive pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supporting cloud features.
• Familiarity with network troubleshooting tools.
• Willingness to contribute to open-source projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automation scripts.
• Support applications using MySQL and SQL.
• Administer Linux-based systems and Java services.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Provide technical support for systems and applications.

Skills

Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Perl, JavaScript)

Experience with MySQL

Knowledge of Linux

Experience in developing database applications

Curiosity and proactive problem-solving

Tools

Apache

CI/CD tools (GitHub, JFrog, Maven)

Job description

Join our collaborative enterprise support team, where you'll help implement and support a range of enterprise tools in a dynamic environment. You'll work closely with teams across Product, Development, QA, Operations, and Project Management, providing expertise and guidance to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement.

About the Team

We are responsible for implementing, migrating, and supporting a variety of enterprise-wide SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) tools across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automation scripts (e.g., Python, Perl, JavaScript) to streamline operations.
• Support and develop applications using MySQL and SQL, ensuring data integrity and performance.
• Administer Linux-based systems, Java services, and Apache web servers.
• Manage and support cloud environments and infrastructure services.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub, JFrog, Maven).
• Apply security best practices in development and operations.
• Use monitoring and network troubleshooting tools to proactively resolve issues.
• Provide technical support for systems and applications, including participation in incident response and performance tuning.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or JavaScript.
• Experience deploying and customizing open-source software.
• Knowledge of MySQL, Linux, Java, and Apache.
• Experience developing database applications with MySQL and/or MS SQL Server.
• Experience managing or supporting cloud features and CI/CD solutions.
• Understanding of secure software development practices.
• Familiarity with network troubleshooting tools.
• Curiosity, proactive problem-solving, and self-motivation.
• Willingness to contribute to open-source projects (GitHub profile is a plus).

Benefits

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
• Wellbeing programs
• Life assurance
• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
• Save As You Earn share option scheme
• Travel Season ticket loan
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Optional Dental Insurance
• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
• RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
• Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
• Access to extensive learning and development resources
• Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work

Learn more about the LexisNexis Risk team and how we work here.