Release Engineer

Darktrace Ltd; Hartford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI cybersecurity firm in the UK is looking for a Release Engineer to ensure the stability of software updates. This role involves diagnosing platform issues, liaising with development and support teams, and developing automation tools. Candidates should possess problem-solving skills, analytical thinking abilities, and familiarity with Linux and scripting. The role also offers benefits such as holiday leave, medical insurance, and life insurance.

Benefits

23 days' holiday + public holidays

Birthday leave

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Pension scheme

Enhanced family leave

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Familiarity with Linux command lines and scripting languages.
• Understanding of core Unix system components.

Responsibilities

• Identify and diagnose new and reported issues within the platform.
• Liaise between the development team and support team.
• Develop, configure, and automate systems and services.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Linux command line

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Networking knowledge

Job description

Overview

As part of the Release Engineering team, you will help create and ensure the stability of software updates across the entire Darktrace product suite.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and diagnosing new and reported issues within the Darktrace platform
• Liaising between the development team and our support team
• Developing, configuring, and automating systems and services

We are looking for candidates with demonstrated proficiency in problem-solving and analytical thinking, along with the ability to leverage tools and data for troubleshooting and optimization. Candidates should also be familiar with Linux command lines and scripting languages like Python or Bash. Other essential skills include:

• The ability to collaborate effectively with others as well as work independently
• A strong desire for continual learning
• Demonstrable networking knowledge, including basic concepts such as TCP, UDP, DNS, and the ability to troubleshoot related problems
• Understanding of core Unix system components such as services, package manager, and time daemon, with a track record of solving related problems
• While previous experience in DevOps or QA roles is beneficial, it is not a prerequisite

About Darktrace

Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 10,000 organizations from unknown threats using its proprietary AI. The Darktrace Active AI Security Platform delivers a proactive approach to cyber resilience to secure the business across the entire digital estate - from network to cloud to email. Breakthrough innovations from our R&D teams have resulted in over 200 patent applications filed. Darktrace's platform and services are supported by over 2,400 employees around the world. To learn more, visit http://www.darktrace.com.

Benefits

• 23 days' holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Private medical insurance which covers you, your cohabiting partner and children
• Life insurance of 4 times your base salary
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Enhanced family leave
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme