Software Engineer

SBS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Flexible work

Career development

Competitive pay

Global culture perks

Job summary

SBS is seeking a Platform Engineer to join the MSS Engineering team in the UK. You will design, deploy, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure, focusing on Oracle DBA activities and automation.

The role emphasizes IaC practices, CI/CD improvements, and AI-enabled modernization, with collaboration across engineering teams to ensure reliability and security. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in platform or cloud engineering, strong Oracle DBA skills, and hands-on Terraform/Ansible experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or similar.
• Strong Oracle Database Administration (DBA) experience with implementation and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform and Ansible.
• Experience supporting AWS cloud environments and infrastructure automation.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar languages.
• Experience in Linux-based environments and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain scalable, secure platform infrastructure.
• Administer and optimize Oracle database environments.
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code with Terraform and Ansible.
• Develop automation tooling to improve deployment and configuration management.
• Support AWS-based services and containerized workloads.
• Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines for reliable software delivery.
• Monitor performance, availability, and security with continuous improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on deployment and modernization initiatives.
• Contribute to Landing Zone 2.0 and cloud transformation efforts.
• Explore and apply AI-assisted engineering practices to boost productivity.
• Document architecture, procedures, and technical standards.
• Provide guidance and knowledge sharing across the team.

Skills

Platform Engineering

Cloud Engineering

DevOps

Infrastructure Automation

Python/Java

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

AWS

Linux

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Platform Engineer to join our MSS Engineering team. This role is responsible for designing, deploying, automating, and supporting cloud‑based platform infrastructure that powers critical engineering and customer solutions. The successful candidate will bring expertise in Oracle database administration, cloud infrastructure, Infrastructure-as-Code, and modern DevOps practices while helping drive the adoption of AI‑enabled engineering capabilities across the organization.

The Platform Engineer will play a key role in maintaining and evolving platform services, supporting business‑critical operations, improving deployment efficiency, and enabling modernization initiatives including Landing Zone 2.0 readiness and AI‑assisted platform delivery.

The ideal candidate combines deep platform engineering expertise with strong Oracle DBA knowledge and a passion for automation, cloud technologies, and emerging AI capabilities. This individual is collaborative, forward‑thinking, and committed to continuously improving platform reliability, scalability, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available platform infrastructure.
• Administer, support, and optimize Oracle database environments.
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform and Ansible.
• Develop and maintain automation tooling to improve platform deployment, configuration management, and operational efficiency.
• Support AWS‑based services and environments, including containerized workloads and cloud‑native services.
• Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines to improve software delivery and operational reliability.
• Monitor platform performance, availability, and security and implement continuous improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support application deployment and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
• Contribute to Landing Zone 2.0 and broader cloud transformation initiatives.
• Evaluate and implement AI‑assisted engineering practices to improve productivity and operational effectiveness.
• Document platform architecture, operational procedures and technical standards.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing to team members and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Infrastructure Engineering, or a similar role.
• Strong Oracle Database Administration (DBA) experience, including implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Hands‑on experience with Terraform and Ansible.
• Experience supporting and administering AWS cloud environments.
• Experience with infrastructure automation and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and modern software delivery practices.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or another relevant programming language.
• Experience working within Linux‑based environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS services including Lambda, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, S3, and IAM.
• Experience with containerization and cloud‑native architectures.
• Knowledge of AI‑assisted development and infrastructure tools such as GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q, Claude Code, AWS Kiro, or similar solutions.
• Experience implementing automation using Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI‑enabled engineering platforms.
• Familiarity with modern DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), and platform engineering methodologies.
• Experience supporting large‑scale enterprise platforms and mission‑critical systems.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Company Overview

At SBS, we’re more than just a technology company, we’re a global fintech partner helping banks and financial institutions transform, innovate, and grow. With over 5,000 employees worldwide and clients in more than 80 countries, our solutions power everything from digital banking and lending to payments and core banking systems.As part of74Software, we’re backed by a group of leading software companies delivering mission‑critical solutions worldwide. Our focus is on delivering long‑term value, leveraging cutting‑edge technology, and fostering strong client partnerships. Join us and be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team shaping the future of finance.Why SBS?At SBS, we’re committed to supporting our employees in every aspect of their lives, from health and wellbeing to financial security and lifestyle perks.We offer benefits that allow you to thrive at work and beyond, including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, flexible work, career development, competitive pay, and global culture perks.

• health coverage
• retirement plans
• paid time off
• flexible work
• career development
• competitive pay
• global culture perks

Equal Opportunity EmployerWe are committed to providing equal opportunities and ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other protected characteristic.