Senior Platform Engineer - Google Cloud Platform

Sanderson Recruitment; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to join a forward-thinking tech team in South Wales, remotely. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Google Cloud Platform and a passion for designing scalable, automated solutions. Key responsibilities include leading a team, building Terraform-based infrastructure as code, and developing CI/CD pipelines. This role offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience with GCP services to enhance cloud infrastructure.
• Experience in leading engineering teams for optimal platform performance.
• Ability to develop CI/CD workflows for effective automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Platform Engineers.
• Build and maintain Terraform-based IaC for secure, scalable environments.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines and promote automation across delivery workflows.
• Embed observability into every layer for proactive monitoring and rapid troubleshooting.
• Standardise processes and improve cross-team efficiency.
• Integrate cutting-edge cloud services and third-party platforms.

Skills

GCP services

Infrastructure as Code

CI/CD pipelines

Terraform

Automation

Job description

Job Description

Senior Platform Engineer - Google Cloud Platform

Location: South Wales - remote

Type: Full-time | Permanent

Salary: £65,000 - £72,000 + excellent benefits package

If you love solving complex infrastructure challenges and thrive on building scalable, automated solutions, this is your chance to make a real impact. We're looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to join a forward-thinking tech team and help drive innovation across our cloud ecosystem.

Senior Platform Engineer - why this role:

You'll design, automate, and elevate the platform that powers our engineering teams. From Infrastructure as Code to CI/CD pipelines, you'll champion best practices and create solutions that make life easier for developers and operations alike.

Senior Platform Engineer - what you'll do:

• Lead a team of Platform Engineers
• Build and maintain Terraform-based IaC for secure, scalable environments.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines and promote automation across delivery workflows.
• Embed observability into every layer for proactive monitoring and rapid troubleshooting.
• Standardise processes and improve cross-team efficiency.
• Integrate cutting-edge cloud services and third-party platforms.

Senior Platform Engineer - what We're Looking For:

• Hands-on experience with GCP services ...