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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Platform Engineer - **Company:** Finova Technologies Private Limited - **Location:** Salford, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Github, Key Management, Systems Integration, Multi-Cloud, Terraform - **Published:** September 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840620419-senior-platform-engineer ## About the Role * Cloud Proficient: You have extensive experience managing production workloads in AWS (essential) and Azure (highly desirable). * IaC Expert: You are highly proficient with Terraform, with a proven ability to build modular, reusable infrastructure at scale. * Pipeline Master: You have a deep understanding of Buildkite and GitHub Actions, with a relentless focus on workflow efficiency. * Security-First Mindset: You possess practical experience implementing best practices-such as Identity, Encryption, and Secrets management-within regulated environments. * Autonomous & Driven: You have a track record of taking a project from a vague requirement to a production-ready solution with minimal supervision. * Collaborative Mentor: You are a strong communicator who enjoys sharing knowledge, conducting code reviews, and helping the wider team level up. * Problem Solver: You thrive on optimizing observability and performance to keep a cloud footprint lean and high-performing. ## Description As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will be a key driver in the evolution of Finova's multi-cloud estate. You will occupy a vital space between infrastructure and software delivery, taking ownership of projects that enable our engineering teams to deploy securely and at pace. This role requires a high degree of autonomy; you will act as the bridge between ground-level execution and the strategic vision set by our Principal engineers. Your mission is to ensure our AWS and Azure systems remain performant, cost-effective, and, most importantly, developer-friendly., You will be responsible for the "how" of our engineering delivery, building the foundation that powers our digital services. * Scaling the Cloud: Managing and evolving our multi-cloud environments using Terraform to create highly available, repeatable infrastructure patterns. * Optimising CI/CD: Leading improvements to our Buildkite and GitHub pipelines to increase deployment frequency and eliminate developer friction. * Integrating Security: Hardening the platform by embedding automated security scanning and "compliance-as-code" into the heart of the delivery process. * Enhancing Developer Experience: Building self-service tools and documentation that empower squads to own their services from end to end. * Driving Operational Excellence: Spearheading cost-optimization and observability initiatives to ensure our cloud spend remains efficient as we scale. * Defining "Golden Paths": Contributing to the standardized engineering patterns that define excellence at Finova and providing technical guidance to mid-level engineers. * Spearheading Innovation: Acting as a bridge to strategic vision, ensuring ground-level technical execution aligns with long-term architectural goals. ## Related Videos - [From Pipelines to Platforms: How DevOps Automation Becomes a Force Multiplier at Scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1946-from-pipelines-to-platforms-how-devops-automation-becomes-a-force-multiplier-at-scale) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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