Principal Solutions Engineer

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Solutions Engineer to lead the charge in cloud and platform engineering. In this pivotal role, you will drive innovation by designing and implementing cutting-edge CI/CD pipelines and internal developer platforms. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will set the standard for best practices in DevSecOps and Platform Engineering. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of engineering within a regulated industry, ensuring efficiency and compliance across multi-cloud environments. Join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration and career development, offering a comprehensive benefits package including performance bonuses and flexible working options.

Benefits

Performance bonuses

Share schemes

Pension

Healthcare

Generous holiday allowance

Family leave

Electric car scheme

Discounts

Modern workspace environments

Qualifications

• Expertise in CI/CD pipeline design and implementation.
• Hands-on experience in cloud platforms and DevOps methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for global engineering teams.
• Architect and manage enterprise DevOps solutions for operational excellence.

Skills

CI/CD pipeline design

DevOps methodologies

Platform Engineering

Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure)

Programming languages (Python, Java, TypeScript)

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

ArgoCD

Flux

Job description

We have a new opportunity for a Principal Solutions Engineer to join our Cloud and Platforms team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and enhancing our cloud and platform engineering capabilities and strategies within our global asset management function. Your expertise will be the cornerstone of our Internal Developer Platforms, DevOps Tooling, and platform architecture.

This position uniquely blends Solutions Engineering, DevOps, Platform Engineering, and Architecture, demanding hands-on proficiency in cloud technologies and services across AWS, Azure, infrastructure and platform automation, as well as enterprise-scale software delivery. You will work closely with Product Engineering, Architecture, Security, Site Reliability Engineering teams, and Senior Management to drive innovation and operational efficiency throughout our ecosystems.

We look forward to your contributions in shaping the future of our cloud and platform engineering landscape.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Championing the design and implementation of our cutting-edge CI/CD pipeline and Internal Developer Platform, empowering our global engineering teams with unparalleled self-service capabilities
2. Setting the standard for DevSecOps, DevOps, and Platform Engineering best practices, ensuring our infrastructure is robust, reusable, and scalable
3. Innovating frameworks and integrations that streamline our software delivery pipelines, cloud provisioning, and security controls, driving efficiency and security
4. Architecting, developing, and managing enterprise DevOps solutions, including GitOps, CI/CD pipelines, and API catalogues, to enhance our operational excellence
5. Directing the way in multi-cloud architecture, hybrid cloud networking, and governance frameworks, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency at every step
6. Spearheading the design and integration of large-scale cloud and technology ecosystems, aligning them seamlessly with our business objectives within a regulated industry

Who we’re looking for:

• Hands-on expertise in CI/CD pipeline design and implementations using tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, ArgoCD, Flux etc.
• Experience with DevOps, DevSecOps, SRE, and Platform Engineering methodologies, principles, and practices
• Enterprise experience in Cloud, DevOps, or Platform Engineering within large-scale environments
• In-depth expertise in at least one cloud platform (Azure, GCP, or AWS), ideally with multi-cloud experience
• Strong hands-on experience in enterprise DevOps transformation, enabling developer productivity through internal developer platforms
• High proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, or TypeScript
• Ability to meet deadlines and focus on delivery
• Ability to lead a global engineering team, enhance capability and quality, define excellence, and achieve it

We offer a comprehensive package including performance bonuses, share schemes, pension, healthcare, generous holiday allowance, family leave, electric car scheme, discounts, and modern workspace environments.

Additional Information:

At L&G, we believe in generating positive returns today while building a better future for all. We foster a welcoming, inclusive culture with opportunities for collaboration across diverse backgrounds and experiences. We support flexible working options and are committed to your career development and wellbeing.