Reference: 51754Overview We are seeking a Platform Engineer to design, build and operate secure, resilient platform capabilities that enable product teams to deliver reliably in a regulated Financial Services environment.
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You will collaborate with engineering, security and operations to provide self-service infrastructure, standardised tooling and automation across the software delivery lifecycle.Location & Salary Location: United Kingdom (Britain / UK) (hybrid/remote options may be available)Salary: 110,000Key Responsibilities Build and maintain cloud-native platform services (compute, networking, storage, identity) with strong reliability and security controls.Develop Infrastructure as Code and reusable modules; manage environments across development, test and production.Operate Kubernetes-based platforms and associated tooling (ingress, service mesh, secrets, policy).Implement and improve CI/CD pipelines, artefact management and release automation.Embed observability: logging, metrics, tracing, alerting and incident response practices.Harden platforms to meet regulatory expectations (auditability, access control, change management, data protection).Partner with development teams to enable golden paths, templates and documentation.Required Skills & Experience Strong experience as a Platform/DevOps/SRE engineer within complex or regulated environments (Financial Services preferred).Proficiency with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure or GCP) and core services (VPC/VNet, IAM, KMS, load balancing).Hands-on Kubernetes experience (build, upgrade, secure and troubleshoot clusters).Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform and/or CloudFormation/Bicep) and configuration management.Solid Linux administration and networking fundamentals (DNS, TLS, routing, firewalls).Scripting/programming ability (Python, Go, Bash or similar) to automate workflows.Experience with CI/CD tooling (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) and container registries.Security-first mindset: secrets management, vulnerability management, least privilege, supply chain controls.Observability tooling experience (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/OpenSearch, Splunk) and on-call/incident management.Strong communication skills and ability to influence standards across teams.Desirable Experience with policy-as-code (OPA/Gatekeeper), service mesh (Istio/Linkerd) and SSO/identity integration.Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and controls (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS) and audit evidence collection. xbpsjku Experience running high-availability platforms and performing capacity planning and cost optimisation.
Platform Engineer in London employer: Source Group International
As a Lead Data Engineer in London, you will join a forward-thinking company that prioritises innovation and employee development. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and mentorship, the work culture fosters continuous learning and growth, while competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits ensure a rewarding experience. The vibrant London location offers unique networking opportunities and access to a diverse tech community, making it an excellent place for professionals seeking meaningful and impactful work.
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