Senior Platform Engineer

Harrington Starr; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Engineer to join their Platform Engineering team in Belfast. This role focuses on driving innovation in cloud and automation technologies, utilizing AWS, Python, and Docker to enhance software development processes. You will be responsible for managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and improving developer experience. The company offers a dynamic work environment with flexible arrangements, professional growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about cloud technologies and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid training for professional growth

Flexible work arrangements

Pension (up to 6% matched)

Private family health coverage

Life insurance

Long-term sick cover

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a professional Platform Engineering role.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with AWS or Azure applications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage AWS-focused systems and infrastructure.
• Develop a continuous integration and deployment platform.

Skills

AWS

Python

Terraform

Git

Docker

CI/CD

Observability Tools

Job description

This range is provided by Harrington Starr. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Harrington Starr

Associate Vice President - DevOps, Cloud and Automation at Harrington Starr

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.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology