Platform Engineer

Platform Engineer

Full-Time 40000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Resolve incidents, fulfil service requests, and drive innovation in tech projects.
  • Company: Join a leading financial technology firm with a focus on innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, travel opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
  • Other info: 24/7 shift rotation with excellent career growth potential.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in the fast-paced world of financial technology.
  • Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and a passion for innovation required.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.

Location: Belfast

Salary: Competitive

The Role

As part of our Agile team, you will work directly with customers to resolve incidents, fulfil service requests, and contribute to projects that evolve with the industry. The position is responsible for delivering technical solutions to ensure service availability and suggesting improvements. Due to the critical nature of the infrastructure, a 24/7 shift rotation follows a “Follow the Sun” model.

Typical Job Duties

  • Resolving incidents, customer escalations, and service requests
  • Upskilling on modern technologies
  • Cluster updating and patching across Kubernetes and OpenShift
  • Monitoring cloud infrastructure, identifying efficiency gains, and service improvements
  • Supporting all aspects of Change Management
  • Taking initiative on project work and automation efforts
  • Enhancing documentation, processes, and reporting
  • Spotting and acting on trends in daily checklists
  • Driving innovation in tooling and service delivery

Candidate Qualifications

  • Ability to work in a fast‑paced and changeable working environment
  • Exceptional organisational skills and strong attention to detail
  • Desire to travel and see the world
  • Ability to work independently and manage your own projects in a professional manner
  • A passion for innovation and the financial technology sector
  • Strong interpersonal skills

Advantageous Certifications

  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)
  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

We look forward to discussing how you can make an impact at Options Technology!

Platform Engineer employer: optionsit

Optionsit is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture in the heart of London, offering its employees unparalleled growth opportunities in the rapidly evolving FinTech sector. With competitive salaries, an aggressive commission structure, and industry-leading benefits, Optionsit prioritises employee well-being and professional development, making it an ideal place for ambitious sales professionals looking to make a significant impact.

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Contact Details:

optionsit Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Platform Engineer

Incident Resolution
Service Request Fulfilment
Kubernetes
OpenShift
Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring
Change Management
Project Management