Platform Engineer
SiXworks an IBM company
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Farnborough • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Configure Kubernetes environments to support scalable and resilient application deployments.
- Lead the design and construction of CI/CD pipelines to streamline the deployment process and enhance development efficiency.
- Support both on-premise and cloud platforms, ensuring consistency, reliability and maintainability through automation and Infrastructure as Code.
- Implement robust monitoring solutions to ensure the health and performance of platform services.
- Manage repository systems and version control to facilitate collaboration and code management.
- Drive automation initiatives to optimize workflow processes and reduce manual intervention.
- Collaborate with the Platform team to ensure alignment between platform capabilities and development team requirements.
- Provide guidance and oversight to the development team on best practices for utilising platform offerings effectively.
- Support initiatives related to platform maintainability, supportability, security, and scalability/performance as the platform evolves.
- Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to continually enhance platform capabilities and practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, Platform Integration, or related roles.
- Strong proficiency in Kubernetes configuration and container orchestration techniques.
- Strong expertise in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar.
- Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or similar for infrastructure and application monitoring.
- Solid understanding of version control systems, preferably Git, and repository management practices.
- Proven track record of driving automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reliability.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Life Assurance Scheme.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Professional Development opportunities.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Perks at Work scheme.
- Contributory company pension.
- Discretionary Bonus scheme.
- Secure, on-site parking, cafe, restaurant, and gym facilities.
- Casual dress.
- Free hot and cold drinks in our own, modern kitchen/break-out.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
KubernetesCI/CD pipelinescontainer orchestrationautomationmonitoring solutionsversion controlGitcloud platformsinfrastructure as codeproblem-solving
Soft skills
communicationcollaborationleadershiporganizationalinterpersonaladaptabilityinitiativeefficiencyreliabilitycross-functional interaction
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Engineeringrelated field degreeequivalent experience