At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and support production infrastructure while responding to incidents and mentoring others.
- Company: Join a leading Free and Open Source Software consultancy with a remote-first culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a permanent role with flexible remote work and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to contribute to open-source projects and enhance your skills.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by solving complex problems and working with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, IaC, and strong client management skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location: Remote - Europe or East Coast USA
Type: Permanent
Our client are a Free and Open Source Software consultancy.
The Role
Mission: Client-facing Platform/SRE consultant designing, deploying, and supporting production infrastructure.
Day-to-Day: Incident response, system reliability, balancing technical tradeoffs with client deadlines, and eventually mentoring others.
Must-Haves
- Kubernetes: Deep, hands-on production experience (troubleshooting, networking, storage).
- IaC: Strict "everything-as-code" mindset (Terraform, Ansible).
- Core Infra: Linux systems, CI/CD, and observability.
Profile: Self-directed, remote-ready problem solver with strong client management and communication skills.
Nice-to-Haves
- Ecosystem: Helm, Prometheus/Grafana, GitHub Actions/GitLab CI.
- Cloud: AWS, GCP, or Azure primitives.
- Languages: Python, Bash, Go, or Rust.
- Bonus: Security (RBAC) and active open-source contributions.
If this sounds like it could be of interest, please apply below or reach out to.
Platform Engineer in Birmingham employer: microTECH Global LTD
As a leading Free and Open Source Software consultancy, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our Platform Engineers to thrive. With a strong emphasis on professional growth, we offer ample opportunities for skill development and mentorship, all while enjoying the flexibility of remote work across Europe or the East Coast USA. Join us to be part of a mission-driven team that values your contributions and encourages a healthy work-life balance.
