At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and operate platforms on Kubernetes, ensuring reliability and security.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking tech company focused on real-world impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on continuous improvement and learning.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that values collaboration and innovation in live systems.
- Qualifications: Experience in DevOps or Platform Engineering with Kubernetes expertise.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Working Environment
You'll work on real, live systems where delivery quality, operational reliability, and adaptability matter more than theoretical knowledge. Collaboration across engineering, platform and architecture teams is expected, with a strong emphasis on ownership and pragmatism.
What You'll Be Doing
- Design, deploy and operate platforms and services on Kubernetes-based environments
- Manage deployments using Helm, with supporting infrastructure defined through tools such as Terraform
- Own systems and applications through their full lifecycle, from deployment to live operation and support
- Ensure systems are supportable, secure, monitored and reliable in production
- Configure and operate machine learning workloads in production, focusing on running models rather than training
- Monitor system performance, identify issues and troubleshoot problems in live environments
- Work closely with engineers, architects and stakeholders to deliver integrated platform solutions
- Contribute to improving DevOps, platform and operational practices across teams
Your Experience
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Strong experience as a DevOps Engineer, Platform Engineer or similar senior hands-on role
- Proven experience deploying and operating systems on Kubernetes platforms
- Strong hands-on experience with Helm for managing application deployments
Senior Platform DevOps Engineer employer: Guidant Global
Guidant Global is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, perfect for those looking to thrive in high-volume recruitment. With a strong emphasis on employee development and collaboration, team members benefit from ongoing training opportunities and the chance to build meaningful relationships with clients across the Midlands area. The hybrid working model not only promotes work-life balance but also allows for flexibility and autonomy in managing your workload.
