At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead platform reliability and automation while shaping engineering standards.
- Company: Established tech company near Cardiff with a modern, forward-thinking culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £60,000 plus full benefits and hybrid working.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in a hands-on role with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in senior infrastructure or platform engineering.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
An established and growing technology IT company near Cardiff is seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to take ownership of platform reliability, observability, automation, and day-to-day engineering coordination. This is a senior, hands-on role where you'll shape platform standards, improve operational efficiency, and act as the technical authority for critical platform services. If you're passionate about platform reliability, automation, and leading engineering best practice, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a modern, forward-thinking environment.
The Role
- Own the operational health, stability, and reliability of the platform estate
- Act as the senior technical escalation point for platform issues and major incidents
- Lead investigations into complex technical problems and drive service recovery
- Oversee observability tooling, monitoring standards, dashboards, and service health metrics
- Coordinate day-to-day workload, priorities, and activities of Platform Engineers
- Maintain engineering standards, documentation, and repeatable operational processes
- Drive automation to reduce manual effort and improve operational efficiency
- Support platform lifecycle activities including upgrades, migrations, optimisation and service improvements
- Contribute technical expertise to new platform capabilities and service development
What You'll Bring
Essential experience:
- Proven background in senior infrastructure, platform, or reliability engineering
- Strong hands-on experience with VMware, Hyper-V, and Veeam Backup
Principal Platform Engineer employer: 100% IT Recruitment Ltd
As a Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions for critical defense programs. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, all while offering competitive salaries and benefits. Located in a vibrant area, we provide a unique chance to contribute to meaningful projects that enhance national security.
