Senior Platform Engineer

London, England, United Kingdom

 

Who we are:

At Focused, we move quickly to deliver quality software that achieves client outcomes and meets their customer’s needs. We strategically partner with our clients to leverage our expertise in design and software, while our clients bring their own domain expertise. We work with a variety of clients from different industries, collaborating as we get new products to market, modernizing legacy systems, or helping teams learn the skills they need to be successful.   

Our values:

  • Listen first • We are experts in product practices but life long learners in the domain of our customers. We research, collaborate, and understand. 
  • Learn why • We ask questions and talk to users to understand problem spaces, objectives, and goals, which allows us to deeply invest and drive towards the outcomes of our clients. 
  • Love your craft • We love diving into a variety of domains and solving problems.  We take pride in delivering value, in communicating progress, and guiding our clients to success.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Platform Engineer to help organizations implement, optimize, and scale their infrastructure. 

You’ll be passionate about new technology and automation, and experienced in working in an Engineering Team in Agile and DevOps best practices. You’ll also be able to talk to us about your:

  • Knowledge of continuous integration and deployment practices
  • Ability to collaborate with people of all levels of technical ability
  • Understanding of industry best practices
  • Project Management experience
  • Fantastic people skills, including the ability to motivate a team towards a common goal

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with clients to assess their current infrastructure, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop tailored cloud and DevOps strategies.
  • Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure cloud-native solutions leveraging industry best practices and cutting-edge technologies.
  • Lead the implementation of CI/CD pipelines, automation, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices to streamline development and deployment processes.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
  • Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements, prioritise initiatives, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Provide input to Statements of Work (SOW) and lead on small projects, ensuring deliverables are met within scope, budget, and timeline.
  • Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in cloud computing and DevOps, contributing to internal knowledge sharing and thought leadership initiatives.

Skills

  • Platform Engineering: Proficiency in designing and implementing scalable, resilient, and secure cloud platforms.
  • Automation: Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices and automation tools (e.g., Terraform).
  • Container Orchestration: Knowledge of container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes) and their managed counterparts (e.g., AKS or EKS).
  • Public Cloud Expertise: Understanding of cloud services, architecture, and best practices in one or more major public cloud providers.
  • DevOps Practices: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker).

Experience

  • Project Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading and delivering cloud migration, optimisation, or transformation projects.
  • Client-Facing Experience: Proven track record of engaging with clients, understanding their requirements, and delivering solutions that exceed expectations.
  • Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and drive consensus.
  • Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying abreast of industry trends, participating in professional development activities, and obtaining relevant certifications.

What to know before you apply: 

  • You will be expected to work for up to four days a week in person, be it from our office in London or from client sites.
  • The London base salary range for this role is £75,000 - £105,000 GBP.

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