Software Platform Engineer

Ecm Selection; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering company seeks a skilled platform engineer to enhance their automated robotic systems. This role involves deploying software components in both cloud and on-premises environments, utilizing advanced Infrastructure as Code (IaC) techniques. Ideal candidates will possess a strong technical degree and extensive experience in secure, virtualised contexts, with proficiency in tools like Terraform and Ansible. Join a forward-thinking team that values collaboration and offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects in robotics and life sciences. If you're passionate about technology and eager to tackle complex challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in platform engineering in a secure, virtualised context.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms and IaC tools.

Responsibilities

• Deploying software components of automated robotic systems.
• Engaging with clients for requirements capture and security considerations.

Skills

Platform Engineering

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

AWS

Azure

Terraform

Ansible

Scripting (Bash)

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in a Technical Subject

Strong A-Level Grades

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

AWS

Azure

Job description

This role addresses how an engineering company deploy the software component of their automated robotic systems for client companies. Deployment is virtualised, containerised and also automated via Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and may be cloud or on-premises. Hence this role extends beyond DevOps and CI/CD into architectural and security considerations.

You’ll have:

• A good degree in a technical subject from Russell Group or equivalent university, backed by strong A-level grades.
• Extensive prior commercial-grade experience of platform engineering in a secure, virtualised, containerised context using IaC, both to the cloud and to client premises.
• Strong knowledge of relevant parts of AWS / Azure; extensive Terraform and Ansible experience; good scripting skills in e.g. bash.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal technical and conversational English) and a collaborative approach.

Additional experience of the life sciences, consultancy or other client/stakeholder engagement, requirements capture, robotics and/or electronics is beneficial, as is more extensive knowledge of security considerations.

Keywords: software platform, infrastructure, virtualisation, containers, IaC, security, cloud, AWS, Azure, Terraform, Ansible

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