Platform Engineer

Platform Engineer

What's the Role About:
The Platform Engineering Specialist is contributing to the seamless delivery of all IT services for their Platform. This role designs, builds, tests and scales services within a specific I&O Platform.

The Platform Engineering Specialist collaborates closely with Platform Architects, product/platform teams, security, and network specialists, as well as other roles, particularly those in the infrastructure and operations.

The role is fundamental for ensuring stable, performance, and secure I&O Platforms which form our technological backbone.
What Will You Be Doing:
The Platform Engineering Specialist is working within the I&O Platforms team and is assigned to the IT Common Tools Platforms. The role reports to the Platform Lead.
The Platform Engineering Specialist is responsible for different areas within their assigned Platform,

What Skills Do We Need from You:
Demonstrable previous experience within an IT department.

Proficiency in designing scalable and reliable technology Platforms, including knowledge of system components, architecture patterns, and integration techniques.

Demonstrable ability to manage and continuously improve infrastructure components such as servers, databases, cloud services, network and storage systems.

Experience in IT service management (ITSM) and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).

Understanding of system development life cycle methodologies (agile software development, rapid prototyping, incremental, synchronise and stabilise, and DevOps/ DevSecOps).

Demonstrable experience of agile development methodologies (such as Scrum/Sprints, Journey Mapping, Kanban).

Strong scripting skills (e.g., Terraform, Python, PowerShell) to automate repetitive tasks, streamline workflows, and improve operational efficiency.

Experience with cloud and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud services to design, deploy, and manage cloud-based infrastructure.

Knowledge of virtualisation technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and containerisation tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) for efficient resource utilisation and deployment.

Experienced in managing and delivering through third-party suppliers, focusing on business outcomes.

Our Specific Platforms in IT Common Tools:

Experience or Knowledge of IT Service Management: Now Platform

Knowledge of IT Asset management: SNOW Software

Experience of Enterprise Agile Planning: Jira

Knowledge of IT Financial Management: e.g., Cloudability

Knowledge of IT Portfolio Management: e.g., Eureka

Experience of Team Collaboration tools: Confluence, MS Teams

Experience of Software Development tools: e.g., GitHub

Knowledge of Configuration Management: Ansible

Experience of Release & Deployment tools: e.g., Octopus/Terraform