We are looking to recruit for one of our clients, a technology company providing cloud, data and digital solutions. The company supports organisations with cloud adoption and modernisation, data analytics, automation and security, delivering scalable and reliable technology platforms.

Senior Platform Engineer

Level of expertise: Senior
Location: Remote
Employment type: Full-time

General description of the role:

Creates scalable and efficient platforms using Google Cloud and related technologies to deliver value and support digital transformation for customers. Works collaboratively on-site and with clients through workshops, meetings, and team sessions to ensure impactful, high-quality solutions.

Skills, Experience and Knowledge:

- extensive hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (GCP, AWS, Azure), including Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, and Cloud Build;

- experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible and containerisation tools such as Docker;

- ability to code using Python, Go, Bash, or similar scripting languages;

- understanding of networking, security, and compliance in a cloud environment and/or on linux distribution systems;

- ability to troubleshoot complex issues and provide root cause analysis;

- already be, or desire to be professionally certified in Google Cloud.

Desirable Skills and Experience (Optional):

- background in working with highly regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare).

Main duties / responsibilities:

Cloud Solution Design and Implementation:

- design and implement scalable, reliable, and cost-effective cloud solutions using Google Cloud Platform services and products;

- analyse business requirements and recommend appropriate cloud technologies and architectures;

- develop and maintain cloud infrastructure code using tools such as Terraform or Google Cloud Deployment Manager

Infrastructure Management and Automation:

- manage and automate the deployment, scaling, and management of cloud infrastructure using tools such as Kubernetes or Google Cloud Deployment Manager;

- optimise infrastructure costs by analysing usage and implementing cost-saving measures such as reserved instances or instance rightsizing;

- implement infrastructure-as-code practices to ensure consistency, repeatability, and version control of cloud infrastructure;

Security and Compliance:

- implement and maintain security controls and policies to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of cloud infrastructure and data;

- monitor and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities, and perform regular security assessments and audits;

- ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.

Monitoring and Troubleshooting:

- monitor cloud infrastructure and services for performance, availability, and security issues using tools such as Stackdriver or Prometheus;

- perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot issues related to cloud infrastructure and services, and implement corrective actions and preventive measures;

- continuously improve the reliability and resilience of cloud infrastructure by implementing best practices such as fault-tolerance, redundancy, and disaster recovery.

Benefits:

Compensation and Financial Well-being

- discretionary company bonus scheme;

- employee referral scheme;

- meal Vouchers.

Health and Wellness

- health Care Package;

- life and Health Insurance.

Work-Life Balance and Growth

- bookster;

- 28 days of annual leave;

- floating bank holidays;

- an extra paid day off on your birthday;

- ten paid learning days per year;

- flexible working hours;

- sabbatical leave (after 5 years).

- work from anywhere (up to 3 weeks per year);

- industry-recognised training and certifications;

- bonusly: employee recognition and rewards platform.

- clear opportunities for career development.

- length of Service Awards;

- regular company events.

Our client values diversity and seeks individuals who are curious, open-minded, creative, with a passion for their work. If you're ready to be part of this and job description resonates with you, take the next step and join our client global team by sending us your resume!