Platform Engineer

SThree Plc
Ilford, UK
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Part-time (≤ 32 hours)
Compensation
£156,000.0 - £208,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) .NET Framework Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Bash Shell Business Process Model and Notation Computer Programming Continuous Delivery Linux Distributed Systems Python (Programming Language)
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SAP ERP UML Scripting Cloud Platform System RISE with SAP Reliability of Systems SAPBasis Containerization Kubernetes Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Information Technology SAP S/4HANA Terraform Data Pipelines Docker Microservices

Job description

  • Designing and implementing cloud infrastructure solutions on Azure, AWS or GCP
  • Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery
  • Containerising applications using Docker and orchestrating them with Kubernetes
  • Developing Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform
  • Supporting microservices architectures and distributed systems design
  • Collaborating with development teams to optimise deployment processes
  • Troubleshooting platform issues and improving system reliability
  • Contributing to platform standards and best practices

Requirements

What you could bringMost roles of this type require the following:Must-have

  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP)
  • Strong understanding of containerisation (Docker) and container orchestration (Kubernetes)
  • Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines
  • Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (Python, Bash, Java or .NET)
  • Solid knowledge of APIs and microservices architecture
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform
  • Working knowledge of Linux and Windows environments
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Right to work in the United Kingdom

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with SAP environments (SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, SAP RISE)
  • Data pipeline and data quality experience
  • Kubernetes certification or advanced cloud platform certifications
  • Experience in financial services or regulated environments
  • Knowledge of BPMN, UML or architectural design patterns

Benefits & conditions

What roles of this type could offerMost roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:

  • Involvement in building platforms that support modern, scalable systems
  • Opportunity to work across multiple cloud technologies and infrastructure tools
  • Exposure to distributed systems and microservices architecture at scale
  • Potential to develop deeper expertise in cloud-native technologies
  • Collaboration with experienced engineering teams on challenging infrastructure problems
  • Flexibility and autonomy in how you approach platform design and optimisation
  • Potential progression toward senior or lead-level platform roles, where supported by the role facts

About the company

About SThreeSThree is the global STEM workforce consultancy.We advise businesses, build expert teams and deliver project solutions to outpace tomorrow, together.Across the UK, we connect talented specialists with cutting-edge opportunities across technology, engineering, life sciences and financial services supported by our offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and LeedsHow to register interestIf you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.Disclaimer:Please note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.

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