Senior Platform Engineer (Networking)

Form3; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the payments sector is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer (Networking) to enhance their cloud networking capabilities. The role involves designing scalable and secure connectivity solutions across AWS, GCP, and Azure. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in cloud networking, troubleshooting, and collaboration skills. Join a dynamic team focused on pushing the boundaries of technology in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Strong cloud networking experience required.
• Experience in data centre environments is a bonus.
• Familiarity with hybrid connectivity setups preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, scale, and run networks for multi-cloud platform.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues.
• Architect hybrid cloud network infrastructures.

Skills

Cloud networking

Layer 2/3 protocols

VPNs

Routing and switching

Packet capture tools

Infrastructure as Code

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

tcpdump

Wireshark

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At Form3, we’re on a mission to transform the world of payments and we’re looking for a Senior Platform Engineer (Networking) to help us get there.

If you’re passionate about cloud networking and thrive on designing scalable, resilient and secure connectivity solutions, we want to hear from you. You'll dive deep into packet captures, troubleshoot complex network issues, and architect cutting-edge, hybrid cloud network infrastructures.

We’re looking for someone with strong cloud networking experience. Any experience in data centre environments will be a welcome bonus. This role will see you design, scale, and run the networks that connect Form3's multi-cloud platform across AWS, GCP, Azure and data centres in Equinix and Coresite.

• Deep understanding of cloud-native and traditional networking architectures.
• Proven experience designing and operating scalable, secure and resilient networks in AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Strong knowledge of Layer 2/3 protocols, VPNs, routing and switching.
• Familiarity with hybrid connectivity setups, including Direct Connect, ExpressRoute and Interconnect.
• Proficiency with packet capture tools like tcpdump and Wireshark.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, scripting skills or a software engineering mindset).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills as we work cross-functionally at Form3.
• Experience with Juniper hardware or Equinix Fabric is a bonus but not required.

We operate a hybrid multi-cloud infrastructure, connecting AWS, GCP, Azure and Equinix data centres in London and Virginia and Coresite in Santa Clara.

• Container Orchestration: Kubernetes with Cilium CNI, CoreDNS, ExternalDNS.
• Data Centres: Equinix Fabric, Juniper EX switches, SRX firewalls.

Find out more about how we build and operate at Form3 Engineering.

Our Platform Compute & Networking Engineering team sits at the core of Form3’s business, ensuring that our world-class payments platform is reliable, scalable, and secure.

We manage hybrid cloud and private network infrastructures across AWS, GCP, Azure and multiple global data centres. We provide the backbone that product engineering teams build on, ensuring performance, scalability and operational excellence.

You’ll join a team that’s hands-on with networking and compute infrastructure and is always looking to push the boundaries of what’s possible. As a Senior Platform Engineer focused on networking, you'll help us elevate our capabilities to the next level.

Stage 1: Screening call with Talent Team

Stage 2: Take-home test

Stage 3: Technical interview

We always aim to stick to the above process, however there may be occasions when an additional interview stage is needed for us to be sure we’re hiring the right person!

We are a remote-first company and are able to accept applications from the following countries; Canada (Ontario or Quebec only), Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal & UK

Revolutionising the world of payments with our cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions. For more information about life at Form3 check out the following pages:

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