At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and maintain efficient platform solutions while optimising cloud resources.
- Company: Join a leading tech firm focused on innovative API solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health perks, and flexible remote work options.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams and grow your career in a supportive culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: 10-15 years of experience in platform engineering and strong cloud knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location: Leeds OR London, UK (3 days in office) - MANDATORY!
Job Type: Full-Time
Relevant Experience: 10-15 Years
Key responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable platform solutions, including monitoring, managing and optimising cloud-based (AWS) resources.
- Feed engineering insight and experience into the wider Strategy and Architecture team to identify opportunities to improve engineering across the whole organisation.
- Document all procedures and policies for maintaining and improving system infrastructure.
- Implement automation tools and frameworks (CI/CD pipelines) for efficient and secure deployment and operations, while working with development teams to facilitate the deployment and operation of systems.
Skills Required:
- Minimum Experience as a Senior Platform Engineer with a solid understanding of software engineering principles and their application.
- Experience of Scripting and pipeline automation (e.g. Jenkins and GitHub Actions).
- Strong understanding of cloud services (AWS) and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as CloudFormation or Terraform.
- Experience of working closely with development and infrastructure teams to quickly understand requirements and implement solutions.
- An understanding of internet networking fundamentals and traffic flow, including DNS, TLS, routing, VPNs, and edge platforms such as Cloudflare.
- A strong understanding of the Kong Konnect API Platform.
- Adept at leveraging automation to improve development processes and optimise software delivery.
- Ability to cooperate closely with both engineers and product teams — including designers, product managers, and analysts.
- Hands on CloudFormation scripting, troubleshooting and debugging.
- Working knowledge of Chef, scripting and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Python scripting and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Jenkins pipelines (multibranch), deployments, groovy scripting.
- Experience with Linux commands and knowledge of troubleshooting web services.
- Experience with AWS services – EC2, NLB, API Gateway, ASG, etc.
Platform Engineer with Kong Konnect API Platform employer: Mastek
As a leading employer in the tech industry, we offer an innovative work culture that fosters collaboration and creativity, particularly for our Platform Engineers working with the Kong Konnect API Platform in vibrant locations like Leeds or London. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous learning opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages the implementation of cutting-edge technologies. With a focus on work-life balance and flexible arrangements, we ensure that our team members thrive both professionally and personally.
