Platform Software Engineer

Trust In Soda; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a Senior Platform Software Engineer for an 11-month contract based in Stratford London. The role entails technical leadership, mentorship of junior engineers, and delivering on cloud and Java solutions. Candidates must have extensive experience with JVM languages and GCP products. You will be part of a dynamic team striving to enhance customer experience and fleet efficiency. The position offers a competitive daily rate, with 4 days in-office and 1 day remote each week.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in JVM languages (Java, Kotlin) with deep knowledge of Spring and Spring Boot frameworks.
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform products and observability tools.
• Strong ability to design and develop REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical direction and ownership of the technical backlog.
• Ensure CI/CD pipelines are properly maintained and releases are shipped consistently.
• Act as a mentor to junior engineers, supporting their growth.

Skills

Java Ecosystem

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Observability and monitoring tools

REST API design

Software Craftsmanship

Delivery of complex engineering projects

Communication skills

Adaptability to standards

Version control systems (Git)

Job description

Overview

Platform Software Engineer – HIRING ASAP. Start date: ASAP. Duration: 11-month contract. Location: 4 days in Stratford London office, 1-day remote working – Per Week. Rate: £500 - £548 per day inside IR35.

Summary: We are looking for a Senior Platform Software Engineer to join the Ford Pro Telematics Drive App. In this role, you will work within a dynamic team alongside Ford Pro Telematics and Ford Pro Charging to deliver the best customer experience, reduce fleet downtime, and enhance fleet efficiency by providing actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will act as a technical lead. You will value team success over individual success and serve as a champion for software craftsmanship.
• Technical Leadership: Translate business needs into technical solutions, ensuring they conform to architectural standards. Own the technical backlog, manage technical debt, and ensure code is structured to meet emerging requirements.
• Delivery & Operations: Ensure CI/CD pipelines are maintained, releases are shipped consistently, and blockers are resolved.
• Mentorship: Support the growth of fellow engineers, acting as a mentor to 6 Ford software engineers across the team.
• Collaboration: Proactively work with external backend teams (including Ford Pro Telematics, Charging, and Transportation Mobility Cloud). Work with the frontend team to ensure UX alignment with platform conventions.
• Community: Be an active part of the development community, sharing best practices, identifying cross-product alignment opportunities, and defining coding standards.

Key Skills

• Java Ecosystem: Extensive software development experience in JVM languages (Java, Kotlin) across multiple projects, with deep knowledge of Spring and Spring Boot Frameworks.
• Cloud & Infrastructure: Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) products (e.g., Cloud Run, PubSub, Secret Manager).
• Observability: Experience implementing and utilizing observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Grafana, Splunk) to maintain system health and diagnose issues.
• API Design: Experience designing and developing REST APIs and associated QA tools.
• Passion for Software Craftsmanship with experience in Pair Programming, Mobbing, and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Delivery: Proven track record of delivery, tackling complex engineering problems, and operating with autonomy.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of mentoring others and presenting to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Ability to quickly learn and apply Ford architectural and security standards.
• Tools: Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).