Lead Platform Engineer

3 weeks ago


Telford, Telford and Wrekin, United Kingdom CityFibre Full time
Position Overview

This role operates in a hybrid environment, requiring in-office presence for a minimum of 2-3 days each week.

At CityFibre, our mission is to unleash the digital capabilities of the UK by establishing a broadband infrastructure that functions effortlessly for all users, every day. We aim to provide robust, gigabit-speed connections that allow communities to thrive. To achieve this, we prioritize listening to our team members, valuing their contributions, and empowering them to make a significant impact.

Lead Our Software Development Team

The Lead Platform Engineer is a pivotal position within our team, offering you the opportunity to influence the technologies we adopt and the methodologies we implement. You will provide technical guidance, spearhead the design and development of intricate DevOps systems, and steer the overall architectural strategy. Your daily responsibilities will include:

  • Making key decisions regarding the processes and tools that enhance our existing services or any new initiatives we plan to introduce
  • Conducting proof of concept evaluations for new technologies
  • Exploring automation opportunities for our pipelines
  • Overseeing a diverse array of technologies and offering technical expertise within the Platform Release Train
  • Developing and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation, including system designs, architecture diagrams, and platform development standards

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should possess extensive experience in guiding technical strategy, particularly in managing a public cloud platform. A profound understanding of administering and troubleshooting Kafka brokers is also crucial. Additionally, candidates should have experience in:

  • Microservices architecture, containerization, and event-driven systems
  • Salesforce, NetSuite, ServiceNow, and PHP with Laravel and/or Python
  • Kubernetes and Terraform
  • Event-driven architecture

We seek individuals who strive for excellence and are committed to driving progress. If you resonate with this vision, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

What We Offer

We provide a competitive salary based on experience, along with 25 days of annual leave, a day off for your birthday, a day off to support a charity of your choice, a performance-related bonus scheme, and private healthcare.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CityFibre is dedicated to transforming the telecommunications sector. We are committed to offering equal opportunities to individuals from diverse backgrounds, including considerations of carer and family status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, gender, and gender identity.

If you require any additional support or adjustments during the application process to help you perform at your best, please reach out to us. We are here to assist you in advancing your career.



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