> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3192894-platform-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3192894-platform-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Platform Engineer - **Company:** UNiDAYS Ltd - **Location:** Nottingham, UK (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Architectural Patterns, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Amazon DynamoDB, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, Software Deployment, TypeScript, Working Model 2D, Load Balancing, Cloudformation, Amazon Relational Database Service, Terraform - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b81930b602d77f06 ## About the Role * Strong cloud knowledge including hands-on experience in a wide range of AWS cloud services * Strong IaC background (Cloudformation & Terraform preferred), application deployment strategies & cloud architectural patterns * ECS/EKS experience with clusters across several environments * Working knowledge of security, networking, CDN, load balancing, and storage solutions * Good understanding of CI/CD practices across multiple environments * Development experience, with an ability or aptitude to work within our core languages (C#, python, TypeScript) Nice to have * AWS/Terraform certification * Database administration experience (MSSQL, RDS, DynamoDB, Neptune, Redshift) * Background of mentoring, training, or knowledge sharing with other engineers * Knowledge of containerisation * Operational experience in resolving incidents, incident management and conducting RCAs Personal * Confident & able to communicate freely with colleagues * Strong team working skills * Critical thinker & problem solver with a passion for continuous improvement * Able to influence others * Can give/receive constructive feedback * Awareness of your strengths/weaknesses and interest in self-development * Be able to challenge and be challenged * Taking pride in your work to deliver to a high standard * Proactive about taking ownership ## Description * Work closely with software engineers to understand where platform engineers can add value as well as assist and upskill on their cloud needs * Identify new technologies & drive improvements across our platform, shared tooling, modules, & packages * Strive to create new/improve existing self-serving capabilities for software teams * Monitor platform performance and identify areas for improvement with an SRE mindset for SLIs and SLOs * Work to define, improve, implement and document best practices continually * Participate in on-call one week per month (typically 1 call a fortnight with a simple runbook in place to execute), * Work closely with software engineers to understand where platform engineers can add value as well as assist and upskill on their cloud needs * Identify new technologies & drive improvements across our platform, shared tooling, modules, & packages * Strive to create new/improve existing self-serving capabilities for software teams * Monitor platform performance and identify areas for improvement with an SRE mindset for SLIs and SLOs * Work to define, improve, implement and document best practices continually * Participate in on-call one week per month (typically 1 call a fortnight with a simple runbook in place to execute) Job benefits: This is your opportunity to Join the world's largest student verification network and help shape the future of how brands connect with the next generation. We engage a community of 23M+ verified students and graduates across 115 markets, making us a truly global platform. Our brand is a powerhouse in the UK, and we're rapidly accelerating our presence worldwide-especially in the US, Germany, India, France, Canada, and Australia. We partner with 850+ of the world's biggest brands, bringing their products and services to the hearts and minds of tomorrow's professionals-driving engagement, building affinity, and delivering real results. We offer a fast-paced, fun, and social working environment where you can truly make an impact. We believe work should enhance and complement your life, which is why we provide a hybrid working model. You will work together in person a minimum of 2 days per week and work from home for up to 3 days a week.