Platform Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by Haystack
£800 Per day
Undetermined
Remote
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Platform Engineer role involves architecting and automating CI/CD pipelines to enhance developer productivity within a high-growth engineering organization. The position requires expertise in scripting and automation, particularly with Python and Bash, and focuses on integrating AI tools to streamline development processes. The role offers a fully remote-friendly environment and a premium daily rate based on expertise. Candidates will have the opportunity to influence the engineering culture of a leading tech organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect and automate sophisticated CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless code deployment and high availability.
- Design and develop internal developer tooling using Python, Bash, and advanced command-line utilities.
- Lead the integration of AI-assisted development tools to eliminate manual bottlenecks and boost engineering velocity.
- Manage complex build systems, proactively identifying and resolving technical debt within infrastructure workflows.
- Partner closely with cross-functional teams to optimize the developer experience (DevEx) across a massive codebase.
Key Skills:
- Proven track record in Platform Engineering, Infrastructure, or Developer Tooling roles.
- Deep proficiency in scripting and automation using Python and Shell/Bash for large-scale environments.
- Hands-on experience with advanced build tools and monorepos—knowledge of Bazel is highly advantageous.
- Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) principles and cloud-native CI/CD orchestration.
- A forward-thinking mindset with an interest in AI tools like GitHub Copilot or custom LLM integrations for DevOps.
Salary (Rate): £800 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Platform Engineer | £700 - £800
We're working with a high-growth engineering powerhouse dedicated to revolutionizing developer productivity on this exciting opportunity. We are seeking a Platform Engineer who is obsessed with automation and building world-class CI/CD systems. You will play a pivotal role in integrating cutting-edge AI tools into the development cycle to supercharge team output across mobile, web, and backend domains.
The Role
- Architect and automate sophisticated CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless code deployment and high availability.
- Design and develop internal developer tooling using Python, Bash, and advanced command-line utilities.
- Lead the integration of AI-assisted development tools to eliminate manual bottlenecks and boost engineering velocity.
- Manage complex build systems, proactively identifying and resolving technical debt within infrastructure workflows.
- Partner closely with cross-functional teams to optimize the developer experience (DevEx) across a massive codebase.
What You'll Need
- Proven track record in Platform Engineering, Infrastructure, or Developer Tooling roles.
- Deep proficiency in scripting and automation using Python and Shell/Bash for large-scale environments.
- Hands-on experience with advanced build tools and monorepos—knowledge of Bazel is highly advantageous.
- Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) principles and cloud-native CI/CD orchestration.
- A forward-thinking mindset with an interest in AI tools like GitHub Copilot or custom LLM integrations for DevOps.
What's On Offer
- Premium daily rate of £700 - £800 depending on depth of expertise.
- High-impact role where you will shape the engineering culture of a leading tech organization.
- Fully remote-friendly working environment with a focus on autonomy and excellence.
- Exposure to the latest innovations in AI-driven development and high-performance build systems.
Apply via Haystack today!