At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a global team to enhance large-scale storage platforms using automation and innovative tools.
- Company: Dynamic tech company focused on cutting-edge infrastructure solutions.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative international environment with a focus on innovation and career development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on advanced technology while improving system reliability and efficiency.
- Qualifications: Experience with Linux, Python, Terraform, and a passion for automation.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Storage Platform Engineer to join a global infrastructure team supporting large-scale storage platforms used by engineering and HPC workloads across both on-premises and cloud environments.
Cambridge (Hybrid- 2 days/wk)
6 month contract
Inside IR35
This role is focused on improving reliability, observability, and operational efficiency. You'll play a key part in reducing manual effort through automation, building practical tooling, and enabling teams to use storage services effectively at scale. Working in a distributed, international environment, you'll contribute to incident management, root cause analysis, and the ongoing stability and performance of critical systems supporting advanced technology development.
Responsibilities- Ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of large-scale storage platforms
- Support incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
- Apply SRE practices including SLOs and SLIs where appropriate
- Build and manage infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible
- Develop automation and Python-based tooling to improve operations
- Leverage AI-based tools for monitoring, anomaly detection, and analysis
- Create lightweight agent-based workflows to support operational decisions
- Enhance monitoring, alerting, and system visibility
- Collaborate with engineering and security teams to maintain secure, well-managed systems
- Maintain clear documentation
Storage Platform Engineer employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Join a forward-thinking company that prioritises innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture in the heart of Cambridge. As a Storage Platform Engineer, you'll benefit from a hybrid working model, competitive remuneration, and opportunities for professional growth within a global infrastructure team dedicated to cutting-edge technology. With a focus on automation and operational efficiency, you'll play a vital role in shaping the future of storage solutions while enjoying a supportive environment that values your contributions.
Contact Details:
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
