Senior Platform Engineer Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Senior Platform Engineer to join our team. This role involves designing, building, and maintaining scalable infrastructure and deployment pipelines.
* Design & Development
1. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable delivery.
2. Build and deploy AWS-based infrastructure using CDK and Terraform.
3. Create secure, scalable Linux platform solutions.
4. Collaborate with developers to improve deployment and monitoring.
5. Automate infrastructure and operational tasks.
6. Maintain infrastructure documentation and ensure compliance with best practices.
7. Ensure software quality through peer reviews and continuous integration.
* Agile Planning & Delivery
1. Collaborate in Agile ceremonies and break down work items.
2. Support deployment, integration, testing, and configuration of Vix systems.
3. Collaborate with leads and product owners to prioritise and resolve issues.
4. Proactively manage risks and ensure timely delivery of projects.
* Systems Engineering & Support
1. Support deployment, integration, testing, and configuration of Vix systems.
2. Conduct systems analysis and recommend improvements.
3. Troubleshoot and resolve incidents to ensure reliability.
* Collaboration & Technical Leadership
1. Act as a technical mentor to software engineers and support for professional development.
2. Promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
* A minimum of 5 years experience in software development, including at least 3 years in a senior or lead platform role.
* Demonstrated advanced programming skills in one or more core languages (Python, TypeScript, Shell), including relevant frameworks.
* System architecture and design experience, with the ability to build scalable, modular, and maintainable solutions.
* Cloud expertise, particularly in AWS services, deployment, and orchestration.
* DevOps and CI/CD proficiency, including automated build, test, integration, and deployment pipelines.
* Strong testing focus, with experience in unit, integration, and automated testing practices.
* Security-conscious development, applying secure coding standards and data protection principles.
What We Offer
Besides the opportunity to work with a global company that is customer and people focused, we offer:
* A supportive culture with great on-site offices.
* A focus on learning and development.
* A great collaborative team culture.