Cloud Platform Engineer

Intapp, Inc.; City of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company in London is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to manage and optimize critical data systems. The role involves working with ClickHouse, Kafka, OpenSearch, and Kubernetes, ensuring optimal performance and security. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with distributed systems and scripting skills. Join a dynamic team where your growth is prioritized, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Complimentary lunches

Flexible time off programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing distributed systems in production.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and distributed computing.
• Understanding of consistency and fault tolerance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize ClickHouse clusters in production.
• Operate and maintain Kafka and OpenSearch systems.
• Deploy containerized applications on Kubernetes.

Skills

ClickHouse management

Kubernetes

Apache Kafka

OpenSearch

GitOps practices

Scripting in Python/Go/Bash

Tools

Terraform

Grafana

Prometheus

Job description

Cloud Platform Engineer page is loaded## Cloud Platform Engineerremote type: Hybrid (Partially Remote)locations: London, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2024611We’re looking for a **Cloud Platform Engineer** to join our infrastructure team. In this role, you’ll take ownership of critical data and compute systems that power high-performance analytics at scale. You’ll work across ClickHouse, Kafka, OpenSearch, and Kubernetes environments — ensuring everything runs smoothly, securely, and efficiently. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges and optimizing large-scale distributed systems, this is the perfect opportunity for you.**About Intapp:**Intapp, based in Silicon Valley, is a leader in Vertical AI SaaS company, collaborating with over 2,550 professional and financial services firms globally. With 20+ years of industry expertise, Intapp's "Intelligence Applied" approach is transforming how businesses operate and leverages a strategic partner with Microsoft in delivering industry cloud solutions. The company culture promotes accountability, responsibility, and growth in a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment. Since going public in 2021, Intapp has expanded to over 1,600 employees globally with development centers in Palo Alto, Charlotte, Belfast, Berlin, and Lisbon.**What You Will Do:*** Manage, monitor, and optimize ClickHouse clusters in production environments — including schema design, query tuning, replication setup, and capacity planning.* Operate and maintain Kafka, OpenSearch, and other distributed systems, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.* Deploy, configure, and manage containerized applications and stateful workloads on Kubernetes, following best practices for security and resource efficiency.* Implement and maintain GitOps workflows to streamline infrastructure and application deployments through automation and version control.* Design and operate comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to enable proactive issue detection and fast resolution.* Conduct performance analysis and optimization across distributed systems to enhance resilience and meet SLA targets.* Develop and maintain clear technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures, collaborating closely with engineering teams to ensure smooth, reliable operations.**What You Will Need:*** Proven experience managing distributed systems in production with a deep understanding of distributed computing, consistency, and fault tolerance.* Experience with ClickHouse, including cluster operations, data modeling, MergeTree engines, query optimization, and replication strategies.* Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including StatefulSets, persistent volumes, networking, and security configurations.* Working knowledge of Apache Kafka* Working knowledge of analytics and search platforms with preference given to OpenSearch.* Experience implementing GitOps practices and using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Helm.* Proficiency with monitoring and observability tools like Prometheus and Grafana, including metrics collection and alerting.* Familiarity with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure).* Strong scripting or programming skills in Python, Go, or Bash for automation and tooling development.**What you will gain at Intapp:**At Intapp, you’ll get the opportunity to bring your talents and intellectual curiosity to create better outcomes for our people and our clients. You’ll be part of a growing public company, with a modern work environment that’s connected yet flexible and where your professional growth and well-being are top priorities. We’ll collaborate and grow together, supporting each other in a positive, open atmosphere that fosters creativity, innovation, and teamwork. Here, you will have the opportunity to: * Expand Your Skills: Unlock your potential with professional development opportunities supported by a community of experienced professionals. We offer reimbursement for training and continuing education to help you stay ahead in your career.* Enjoy Where You Work: Thrive in our modern, open offices designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. Our complimentary lunches and fully stocked kitchens ensure you have everything you need to stay energized throughout the day.* Support What Matters Most: Our comprehensive wellness and flexible time off programs and our benefits are designed to care for you and your family. Our family-formation benefits and support during your family-building journey ensure you have the resources you need when it matters most. We believe in giving back and supporting our communities with paid volunteer time off and a donation matching program for the causes you care about. Join us and be a part of a collaborative and welcoming culture where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is a priority. Together, we are building a company of long-term value that we can all be proud of.*Intapp provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and will make hiring decisions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.**Please note: Intapp will not hire through text message, social media, or email alone. We will never extend a job offer unless you have been contacted directly by an Intapp recruiter and have participated in the interview process which will generally consist of 3 or more virtual or in person meetings. Please note that Intapp only uses company email addresses, which contain “@intapp.com” or “@dealcloud.com” to communicate with candidates via email. Intapp will never ask for financial information of any kind or for any payment during the job application process. We post all legitimate job openings on the Intapp Career Site at . If you believe you were a victim of such a scam, you may contact your local authorities. Intapp is not responsible for any claims, losses, damages, or expenses resulting from scammers.*Intapp builds AI software to power the world’s top investment, legal, and consulting firms. Our clients face unique challenges: they must track and manage complex client relationships, navigate strict regulatory requirements, and manage sensitive deal information. We develop software specifically for these needs, helping firms find and win business, onboard clients safely and manage risk, deliver exceptional work, and capture full value. Today, more than 2,700 firms worldwide rely on Intapp, including 95 of the Am Law 100, 16 of the top 20 accounting firms, and more than 1,700 private capital, investment banking, and real assets firms. Intapp has helped firms achieve measurable impact — from 25% more pitch opportunities to 55% faster client onboarding — turning intelligence into competitive advantage. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Intapp completed a successful IPO on June 30, 2021 (NASDAQ: INTA). Alongside a global ecosystem of partners, Intapp accelerates innovation and integration, ensuring our clients are always at the forefront of transformation.