Senior Platform Engineer

Burns Sheehan; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading startup in London is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to take ownership of their infrastructure and contribute to scaling AI-powered services. This pivotal role involves working closely with product teams and shaping the platform's future, offering a competitive salary and equity options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience owning platform infrastructure in production.
• Deep knowledge of AWS, expert with Kubernetes and Terraform.
• Interest in AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of infrastructure for reliable, scalable growth.
• Work closely with research and product to deploy AI-powered services.
• Shape the internal platform roadmap and tooling strategy.

Skills

AWS

Kubernetes

Terraform

Python

AI tools

Teamwork

Job description

️ Senior Platform Engineer

London (Hybrid, 2 days/week)

Salary: Up to £120k + equity

We're partnered with an exciting startup that's on a mission to completely rethink how software is built, leveraging AI technologies to refine software development. They are backed by high-profile investors and have identified a clear market fit - now the focus is on scaling to meet customer demand.

They're now hiring their first Senior Platform Engineer, where you'll take full ownership of infrastructure and ensure it's ready for reliable, scalable growth. It's a great opportunity to join at a pivotal moment, shape core systems, and be part of the founding team.

What are they looking for?

* Proven experience owning platform infrastructure in production within an early-stage business

* Deep knowledge of AWS, expert with Kubernetes and Terraform

* Python experience

* Ability to work in a small team with high ownership and autonomy

* Interest in AI - even if you haven't built AI products, you've played with tools and can see the value

What you will be working on?

* Work closely with research and product to deploy AI-powered services at scale

* Shape the internal platform roadmap and tooling strategy

* Explore and integrate AI tools that support development and automation workflows

If it sounds like a role you'd be interested in hearing more about, please apply below or reach out!

Burns Sheehan Ltd will consider applications based only on skills and ability and will not discriminate on any grounds.