Senior Platform Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Engineer to join their Platform Engineering team in the vibrant heart of Belfast. This role involves leveraging cutting-edge technologies like AWS, Python, and Docker to create a robust platform for efficient software development and deployment. You will play a crucial part in enhancing developer experience and implementing CI/CD processes, all while enjoying a flexible work environment that promotes work-life balance. With a focus on continuous learning and collaboration, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic and supportive setting.

Benefits

Pension (up to 6% matched)

Private family health coverage

Life insurance

Long-term sick cover

Paid training for professional growth

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a professional Platform Engineering role.
• Securely deploy and manage AWS or Azure applications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage AWS-focused systems and infrastructure.
• Build and maintain a platform for cloud and on-premise applications.

Skills

AWS

Python

Terraform

Git for CI/CD

Docker

Tools

Grafana

Splunk

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Location: Central Belfast

Salary: £80,000 - 90,000 + benefits + bonus

Hybrid: In office 3 days per week

Company Overview

Join a leading global brokerage in the heart of Belfast and drive innovation. The Platform Engineering team seeks an ambitious Engineer specialising in AWS, Python, Terraform, Git for CI/CD, and Docker to create a cutting-edge platform for rapid, reliable software development and deployment.

What's In It For You

• Global Brokerage: Join a dynamic team at a top brokerage.
• Continuous Learning: Access paid training for professional growth.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements, with 3 days in the central Belfast office.
• Collaboration: Work closely with development teams on monitoring metrics and CI/CD pipeline development.
• Benefits Package: Includes pension (up to 6% matched), private family health coverage, life insurance, and long-term sick cover.

Role Responsibilities

• System Management: Monitor and manage AWS-focused systems and infrastructure.
• Platform Operations: Build and maintain a platform for cloud and on-premise application provisioning and operation.
• Configuration and Maintenance: Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, software, and infrastructure tools.
• CI/CD Development: Develop a continuous integration and deployment platform integrated with development tools.
• Developer Experience: Enhance developer experience in cloud infrastructure and application deployment.
• Policy and Guidelines: Develop policies, standards, and guidelines for Infrastructure as Code (IAC) and CI/CD processes.
• Automation: Implement workflow and toolchain improvements for task automation.

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience: Minimum 5 years in a professional Platform Engineering role.
• Cloud Proficiency: Securely deploy and manage AWS or Azure applications, with cloud-native tooling and security best practices.
• Scripting Skills: Proficiency in Python.
• Docker Proficiency: Experience with Docker containerisation for software deployment and scalability.
• CI/CD Expertise: Automate software build, test, and deployment pipelines following agile methodologies.
• Terraform Exposure: Beneficial experience with Terraform.
• Observability Tools: Experience with Grafana and Splunk is beneficial, particularly in developing and applying an observability strategy across a large organisation.

Learn More

For more information, contact George Harris at Harrington Starr for a confidential conversation, or click "Apply" to start your application.