Principal Platform Engineer

4 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Plutus Full time

Are you interested in managing the delivery of advanced software projects for operating room devices? Does the challenge of working with developers across multiple software disciplines excite you? Do you have a background in software development and an attention to detail?

At Digital Surgery, we're revolutionizing the operating room experience by developing advanced systems for surgical analysis, powered by cutting-edge artificial intelligence. As a Principal Platform Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our operating room systems. We're searching for a highly skilled and passionate individual who can effectively lead our platform engineering team and manage the delivery roadmap for these innovative projects. If you have exceptional communication and organizational skills, along with a strong background in software development, we'd love to have you on board to help us achieve success in this transformative endeavor.

A Day in the Life

As a Principal Platform Engineer, your primary responsibility is to ensure the ongoing scalability, performance, and reliability of our platform.

In this role, you will:

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable systems and infrastructure that meet the needs of our products and business requirements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new platform features and services.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, promoting best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Continuously assess and optimize the platform by identifying and addressing performance, scalability, and reliability issues.
  • Ensure the platform adheres to industry standards and best practices in terms of security and compliance.
Must Haves

To excel in this role, you should possess the following essential qualifications and skills:

  • Significant experience in designing, building, and maintaining scalable and reliable platforms using cloud-native technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Python, Java, C++, or Go.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools, such as Jenkins, GitLab, or CircleCI.
  • Experience with infrastructure as code, configuration management, and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
  • Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
Nice to Haves

While not required, the following qualifications and skills would be considered advantageous for the Principal Platform Engineer role:

  • Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools, such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack.
  • Strong understanding of software development best practices, including Agile methodologies, continuous integration, and delivery.
  • Prior experience in a technical leadership or mentorship role.
  • Strong understanding of software development best practices, including Agile methodologies, continuous integration, and delivery.
Core Skills: AWS, Azure, GCP, Python, Java Other Skills: Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Prometheus, Grafana Seniority: Lead, Senior #J-18808-Ljbffr

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