Platform Engineer

Velocity Talent
York, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 85K

Job location

York, United Kingdom

Tech stack

API
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Cloud Computing
Cloud Engineering
Computer Networks
Continuous Integration
Linux
DevOps
DNS
Github
Groovy
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Python
Linux Commands
Networking Basics
Routing
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Transport Layer Security
Cloudformation
SC Clearance
Kubernetes
Cloudflare
Api Gateway
Terraform
Api Management
Docker
Jenkins

Job description

  • Design, build, and maintain highly efficient, reusable, and reliable AWS platform solutions.
  • Implement advanced CI/CD frameworks to support secure and rapid deployments.
  • Work closely with cross-functional product teams, including designers, product managers, and analysts.
  • Bridge the gap between development and infrastructure.
  • Author clear procedures and policies to standardise and future-proof system infrastructure.
  • Provide engineering insights to Strategy & Architecture teams to help shape technical direction.

Technologies:

  • API
  • AWS
  • CI/CD
  • Cloud
  • Docker
  • EC2
  • GitHub
  • Groovy
  • Support
  • Jenkins
  • Kubernetes
  • Linux
  • Python
  • Terraform
  • Architect
  • DevOps
  • Security, We are hiring a heavyweight Senior Platform Engineer to help design, build, and optimise enterprise cloud solutions. This is a hands-on role focused on robust cloud architecture, API management, and automation, with the opportunity to influence wider Strategy & Architecture decisions. We are based in Leeds, UK, and the role requires working onsite three days a week with occasional travel to London. An active SC Clearance is mandatory.

Requirements

  • Strong, deep expertise with the Kong Konnect API Platform.
  • Advanced AWS ecosystem knowledge, including EC2, NLB, API Gateway, and ASG.
  • Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code, especially CloudFormation or Terraform.
  • Experience with Jenkins, including multibranch pipelines and Groovy scripting.
  • Experience with GitHub Actions.
  • Strong skills in Python, Chef, and Linux command-line troubleshooting.
  • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including DNS, TLS, routing, VPNs, and edge platforms such as Cloudflare.
  • 8-10+ years of engineering experience, with a proven track record as a Senior Platform Engineer.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with developers and product teams.
  • Based in or commutable to Leeds, with the ability to work onsite 3 days a week and travel occasionally to London.
  • Current, active SC Clearance is mandatory.

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