Platform Engineer III

** Platform Engineer III
** The Platform Engineering team is a collection of highly skilled individuals ranging from development to operations with a security first mindset who strive to push the boundaries of technology.  We champion a Dev Sec Ops  culture and raise the bar on how and when we deploy applications to production.  Our core principals are centered around automation, testing, quality, and immutability all via code.  

If you are passionate about developer productivity, cloud native applications, and container orchestration, this job is for you!  Discover what it’s like to be part of a fast paced team dealing with challenging problems that drive the global economy where engineers can do the best work of their life alongside colleagues that share a similar passion.
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* Key Responsibilities:

** In this critical role, you’ll be instrumental in shaping the core capabilities essential for our platform’s success on GCP, including automation, workflow optimization and integration with core CME services. Your primary objective will be harnessing key GCP services to establish, enhance and automate fundamental platform functionalities while emphasizing scalability, resiliency, recoverability, and compliance. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will enable and implement key data platform services, implement advanced automation solutions and optimize workflows for seamless CICD pipelines.

This opportunity offers the chance to drive the evolution of our data infrastructure, enabling the organization to leverage data insights effectively while meeting stringent compliance, performance and reliability standards.
** Skills and Software Requirements:
**** Programming

Languages:

** Proficiency in languages such as Java or Python and SQL. Any experience with Ruby, Perl, Go, Scala would be a bonus.
** Cloud Platform:
** Proficient in cloud platforms, especially GCP or AWS, including cloud-specific native technologies, programming languages, and security concepts.

Experience with Big Query is a major bonus.
** Cloud Security and Secure Coding Practices:
** In-depth understanding of cloud security principles and secure coding techniques, along with knowledge of security frameworks for cloud-based applications.
** Containerization and Orchestration:
** Experienced with containers, orchestration tools (like, Kubernetes, Mesos, Docker Swarm, etc.) and container registries (like Google Artifact Registry, Docker Hub, etc.).
** Automation and Workflow Management:
** Skilled in automating infrastructure and workflows using tools like Terraform.
** Big Data Frameworks and Tools:
** Knowledge of frameworks like Spark, Flink or Apache Beam.
** Dev Ops Tools:
** Proficient in Jenkins, Maven and  Git for continuous integration and deployment.
** Quality Assurance:
** Skilled in comprehensive system testing and optimizing solution intricacies.
** Agile and Dev Sec Ops  Methodologies:
** Familiar with Agile delivery methods and Dev Sec Ops  principles, including CI/CD
** Problem-Solving:
** Advanced problem-solving skills, able to drive initiatives and tasks independently, with a versatile approach to designing and implementing solutions.
** Collaborative and Autonomous Working

Skills:

** Demonstrated ability to effectively manage tasks and initiatives both individually and as part of a team, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.
** Communication and Interpersonal

Skills:

** Excellent oral and written communication skills, with effective interpersonal and negotiation capabilities.
** Experience, Education, Certifications
** Bachelor’s Degree, preferably a BS in Computer Science, IS, or 5+ years of relevant work experience
* AWS, GCP, or other cloud / Dev Sec Ops  related certifications
** Company Benefits:
*** Bonus Programme
* Equity Programme
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
* Private Medical and Dental coverage
* Mental Health Benefit Programme
* Group Pension Plan
* Income Protection
* Life Assurance
* Cycle To Work
* EV Car Benefit Scheme
* Gym Membership
* Family Leave
* Education Assistance – MBA/Advanced Degree/Bachelor Degree
* Ongoing Employee Development Training/Certification
* Hybrid Working#LI-RK2#LI-Hybrid#
** CME…