About the role

  • Senior Platform Engineer leading design and implementation of complex infrastructure projects for Encompass. Utilizing expertise to enable engineering teams and enhance developer experience.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and lead complex platform projects from design to deployment.
  • Enable engineering teams with robust CI/CD capabilities through reusable patterns, automation, and security-first practices.
  • Design scalable infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code and config management tools.
  • Build and optimize cloud-native architectures across multiple cloud providers with cost efficiency in mind.
  • Engineer containerized environments with advanced orchestration, networking, and security.
  • Deliver internal platforms and self-service capabilities that improve developer experience and reduce friction.
  • Implement observability stacks—metrics, logs, traces, and proactive alerting for reliability.
  • Champion security and compliance across infrastructure and delivery pipelines.
  • Architect secure, scalable networking solutions for hybrid and cloud environments.
  • Drive continuous improvement through automation, scripting, and tooling.
  • Lead and mentor engineers, foster collaboration, and influence technical direction.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues, optimize performance, and plan for capacity at scale.

Requirements

  • Deep expertise in **CI/CD, automation, and pipeline architecture**.
  • Mastery of **IaC tools** (e.g., Terraform, Pulumi) and **config management** (e.g., Ansible, Chef).
  • **Strong cloud architecture skills** (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cost optimization strategies.
  • **Advanced containerization and orchestration experience** (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).
  • Proficiency in **observability tools** (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, OpenTelemetry).
  • Security-first mindset with hands-on experience in **access control, encryption, and incident response**.
  • Solid **networking knowledge** - protocols, routing, firewalls, and cloud networking.
  • Experience integrating and optimizing **software delivery ecosystems** (Git, Artifactory, Jenkins) as part of a cohesive platform strategy.
  • Strong **scripting and automation skills** (Python, Bash, Go, etc.).
  • Proven **leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder communication skills.**
  • A knack for solving hard problems and making systems better.

Benefits

  • Participation in our industry leading share options scheme
  • Private Medical Plan
  • 20 days a year Work From Anywhere policy for all staff
  • Flexible-first working policy
  • Enhanced annual, personal and parental leave schemes.
  • Paid volunteering leave programme
  • Employer recognition and employee assistance programmes

Job title

Senior Platform Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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