Lead Platform Engineer

Manchester
1 month ago
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Lead Platform Engineer – Hybrid – £80-90k
IaC, AWS, Cloud, Linux, Kubernetes, Python, Go, TypeScript, Terraform, Ansible, Git, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Internet Tech

This exciting and established client is looking to add a Lead Platform Engineer to their development team . The successful candidate will have proven experience in a similar role, with extensive hands-on expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for managing networks and systems. You will have a track record of enhancing deployment practices, strengthening infrastructure capabilities, and improving operational resilience. This role also includes line-management responsibilities.

Core skills required:

Excellent experience with IaC in a multi-region cloud environment using Terraform, Ansible or OpenTofu
Strong experience with Linux-based operating systems
Proficiency in at least one coding language such as Go, Python or TypeScript
Solid experience with data storage systems including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch and Redis
Experience running a data-warehousing solution and a customer data platform
Hands-on knowledge of core internet technologies (TCP, HTTP, DNS, etc.)
Experience managing a small team
Experience with AWS is desirable
This is an excellent opportunity for a Head of Platform looking for an organisation that will support them in reaching their full potential through training, development opportunities and the chance to demonstrate excellent leadership. You will play a key role in ensuring the organisation’s digital infrastructure remains robust, scalable and resilient. They offer fantastic benefits including bonus, pension, life insurance, share options, flexible working and more.

IaC, AWS, Cloud, Linux, Kubernetes, Python, Go, TypeScript, Terraform, Ansible, Git, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Internet Tech

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