Principal Platform Engineer

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly expanding Security SaaS powerhouse as a Principal Platform Engineer. This innovative firm, trusted by industry giants, offers a unique opportunity to influence cutting-edge App, SaaS, and Data platforms. With significant autonomy in a collaborative environment, you'll work primarily with Kubernetes clusters and contribute to high-level technical decisions. Enjoy a sleek office and a competitive package, including equity options and private health insurance. If you're a team player with a passion for mentoring and innovation, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

8% employer pension contribution

Equity Options

Share options

Life assurance: 4x salary

25 days holiday (buy/sell)

Private health insurance

Life Coaching

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Platform Engineering with a focus on AWS and Kubernetes.
• Strong knowledge of AWS architecture and experience with EKS.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to make technical decisions on platforms.
• Mentor junior staff while working independently as an individual contributor.

Skills

AWS

Kubernetes

EKS

CDK

GitHub Actions

AWS Platform Architecture

Job description

Job Description

Principal Platform Engineer | AWS, Kubernetes, & Architecture | SaaS House | Cheshire

This rapidly expanding Security SaaS powerhouse has been making waves over the past decade, growing at an exceptional pace. Their innovative products are trusted by half of the FTSE 500, including industry giants like Amazon and Microsoft. Following a $110m investment from a leading private equity firm, they’re entering an exciting new phase of growth—expanding into London and the US, with their HQ based in North England. Traditionally they've been averaging 30% YoY growth since being founded in the late 2000s

You'll be joining an already established Platform Engineering team in there Cheshire office. You’ll have significant autonomy and influence over their cutting-edge App, SaaS, and Data platforms. You'll be at the heart of their Kubernetes clusters (primarily on the App Platform), making deep technical decisions and collaborating with cross-functional teams. With 5 days a week on-site, you’ll enjoy the perks of a sleek new office.

They're looking for a highly experienced Platform Engineer who has expertise with Kubernetes & EKS from a low- & high-level perspective. Additionally, culture is super important for them and they're wanting a team player, open minded to change and someone who mentors junior members of staff whilst also being independent as this is an individual contributor type of role.

Key Requirements:

• AWS
• CDK
• Kubernetes / EKS
• GitHub Actions
• AWS Platform Architecture Experience
• 10 years experience+

Package:

• up to £200,000 - they'll pay the ideal candidate what they're after!
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Equity Options
• Share options
• Life assurance: 4x salary
• 25 days holiday (buy / sell)
• Private health insurance
• Life Coaching

Principal Platform Engineer | AWS, Kubernetes, & Architecture | SaaS House | Cheshire