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 focuses on integrating AI tools into the development cycle and requires expertise in scripting and automation. Candidates will manage complex build systems and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve the developer experience. This fully remote-friendly role offers a premium daily rate based on expertise.
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!