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. 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. Operate Kubernetes-based platforms and associated tooling (ingress, service mesh, secrets, policy).Harden platforms to meet regulatory expectations (auditability, access control, change management, data protection).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).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. GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) and container registries. 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. Experience running high-availability platforms and performing capacity planning and cost optimisation.
Senior Engineer (Platform Engineering) 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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