Senior Platform Engineer

Qodea; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology group is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to design and implement scalable cloud solutions using Google Cloud. This role offers a flexible working model, where you will collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver impactful results. Candidates should have hands-on experience with major cloud providers, infrastructure automation tools, and coding capabilities in scripting languages. Competitive salary and extensive benefits including health insurance and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Matching pension scheme

Discretionary company bonus

Private medical insurance

36 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (GCP, AWS, or Azure).
• Experience with infrastructure automation and containerization tools.
• Ability to code using Python, Go, Bash, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, reliable, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
• Manage and automate deployment and management of cloud infrastructure.
• Implement security controls and policies for cloud infrastructure.

Skills

Hands-on experience with major cloud providers (GCP, AWS, Azure)

Infrastructure automation tools (Terraform, Ansible)

Containerization tools (Docker)

Scripting languages (Python, Go, Bash)

Networking, security, and compliance understanding

Troubleshooting complex issues

Education

Professionally certified in Google Cloud

Tools

Google Cloud Platform services

Terraform

Kubernetes

Job description

Work where work matters.

Elevate your career at Qodea, where innovation isn't just a buzzword, it's in our DNA.

We are a global technology group built for what’s next, offering high calibre professionals the platform for high stakes work, the kind of work that defines an entire career. When you join us, you’re not just taking on projects, you’re solving problems that don’t even have answers yet.

You will join the exclusive roster of talent that global leaders, including Google, Snap, Diageo, PayPal, and Jaguar Land Rover call when deadlines seem impossible, when others have already tried and failed, and when the solution absolutely has to work.

Forget routine consultancy. You will operate where technology, design, and human behaviour meet to deliver tangible outcomes, fast. This is work that leaves a mark, work you’ll be proud to tell your friends about.

Qodea is built for what’s next. An environment where your skills will evolve at the frontier of innovation and AI, ensuring continuous growth and development.

We are looking for a Senior Platform engineer to join our Professional Services team.

We look for people who embody :

Innovation to solve the hardest problems.

Accountability for every result.

Integrity always.

About The Role

As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will be using Google Cloud and other technology to create scalable and efficient systems for customers that add value and digital transformation.

This role is designed for impact, and we believe our best work happens when we connect. While we operate a flexible model, we expect you to spend time on site (at our offices or a client location) for collaboration sessions, customer meetings, and internal workshops.

Cloud Solution Design and Implementation

• Design and implement scalable, reliable, and cost-effective cloud solutions using Google Cloud Platform services and products
• Analyse business requirements and recommend appropriate cloud technologies and architectures
• Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure code using tools such as Terraform or Google Cloud Deployment Manager

Infrastructure Management and Automation

• Manage and automate the deployment, scaling, and management of cloud infrastructure using tools such as Kubernetes or Google Cloud Deployment Manager
• Optimise infrastructure costs by analysing usage and implementing cost-saving measures such as reserved instances or instance rightsizing
• Implement infrastructure-as-code practices to ensure consistency, repeatability, and version control of cloud infrastructure

Security and Compliance

• Implement and maintain security controls and policies to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of cloud infrastructure and data
• Monitor and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities, and perform regular security assessments and audits
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS

Monitoring and Troubleshooting

• Monitor cloud infrastructure and services for performance, availability, and security issues using tools such as Stackdriver or Prometheus
• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot issues related to cloud infrastructure and services, and implement corrective actions and preventive measures
• Continuously improve the reliability and resilience of cloud infrastructure by implementing best practices such as fault‑tolerance, redundancy, and disaster recovery

Requirements

What Success Looks Like

Essential Skills and Experience

• Extensive hands‑on experience with at least one major cloud provider (GCP, AWS, Azure), including Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, and Cloud Build.
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible and containerisation tools such as Docker.
• Ability to code using Python, Go, Bash, or similar scripting languages
• Understanding of networking, security, and compliance in a cloud environment and / or on linux distribution systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and provide root cause analysis
• Already be, or desire to be professionally certified in Google Cloud

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Background in working with highly regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare)

Benefits

Compensation and Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive base salary.
• Matching pension scheme (up to 5%) from day one.
• Discretionary company bonus scheme.
• 4 x annual salary Death in Service coverage from day one.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Tech Scheme.

Health and Wellness

• Private medical insurance from day one.
• Optical and dental cash back scheme.
• Help@Hand app : access to remote GPs, second opinions, mental health support, and physiotherapy.
• EAP service.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

Work-Life Balance and Growth

• 36 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
• An extra paid day off for your birthday.
• Ten paid learning days per year.
• Flexible working hours.
• Market-leading parental leave.
• Sabbatical leave (after five years).
• Work from anywhere (up to 3 weeks per year).
• Industry‑recognised training and certifications.
• Bonusly employee recognition and rewards platform.
• Clear opportunities for career development.
• Length of Service Awards.
• Regular company events.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Qodea, we champion diversity and inclusion. We believe that a career in IT should be open to everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or neurotype. We value the unique talents and perspectives that each individual brings to our team, and we strive to create a fair and accessible hiring process for all.