At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build scalable cloud-native infrastructure on GCP using cutting-edge tools.
- Company: A product-led consumer tech business focused on innovation and engineering excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £70,000, matched pension, and hybrid work model.
- Other info: Opportunity to improve platform reliability and security in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team shaping a platform used by millions and experiment with the latest technologies.
- Qualifications: Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD practices.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Hybrid | Stockport (2 days a week onsite)
A product-led consumer technology business is looking for a Platform Engineer to help build and scale a modern cloud platform supporting millions of users across the UK. Working in an engineering-first environment, you’ll play a key role in improving infrastructure, developer experience and platform reliability. This is the ideal role for a Platform Engineer that likes to work with the latest and greatest, likes varied ranging work, and wants to experiment with new technologies. They are an engineering-first organisation where you’ll help shape a modern cloud-native platform used by millions of people.
You’ll work with Kubernetes, Terraform and GCP to build scalable infrastructure, improve developer tooling and continue evolving the platform as the business grows.
What you’ll be doing:
- Design, build and maintain scalable cloud-native infrastructure on GCP
- Develop Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
- Improve automation, deployment pipelines and operational efficiency
- Build self-service platform tooling that empowers development teams
- Work closely with Software Engineers to deliver reliable platform solutions
- Improve platform security, monitoring and reliability
- Participate in a paid on-call rota supporting platform availability
What they’re looking for:
- Containers - Kubernetes or Docker
- Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code experience
- CI/CD
What’s on offer:
- Salary up to £70,000
- Stacked Pension - matched to what you put in
Platform Engineer (GCP) in Stockport employer: Altech Group Ltd
Altech Group Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Lancashire where innovation meets collaboration. With competitive salaries, equity options, and a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to work with leading manufacturing clients while enjoying a culture that values teamwork and professional development. The hybrid work model and global travel opportunities further enhance the experience, making it a rewarding place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the tech industry.
