Platform Engineer

Darktrace Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI cybersecurity company in Cambridge is seeking a Platform Engineer to ensure robust and scalable cloud infrastructure. The role involves deploying and scaling global cloud applications, with a strong focus on container orchestration using tools like Kubernetes. Candidates should be proficient in scripting, particularly in Python, and familiar with infrastructure provisioning tools such as Terraform. The position also offers excellent benefits, including private medical insurance and additional vacation days.

Benefits

23 days’ holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years

Additional day off for your birthday

Private medical insurance

Life insurance of 4 times your base salary

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Enhanced family leave

Confidential Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Essential skills in scripting or application development with proficiency in Python.
• Familiarity with Terraform and CloudFormation is important.
• A strong understanding of networking and security principles is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support the deployment and scaling of global cloud applications.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure infrastructure meets requirements.
• Utilize container orchestration tools to facilitate application deployment.

Skills

Scripting or application development

Proficiency in Python

Container orchestration with Kubernetes

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Continuous integration systems knowledge

Strong communication skills

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Job description

###Platform Engineer page is loaded## Platform Engineerlocations: Cambridge Office: London Officetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR100780Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 10,000 organizations from unknown threats using its proprietary AI.The Darktrace Active AI Security Platform delivers a proactive approach to cyber resilience to secure the business across the entire digital estate – from network to cloud to email. Breakthrough innovations from our R&D teams have resulted in over 200 patent applications filed. Darktrace’s platform and services are supported by over 2,400 employees around the world. To learn more, visit . **Job D****escription****:**In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring our cloud infrastucture is robust, scalable, and optimized for performance, while colaborating closely with development teams to deliver secure and efficient solutions.**What will I be doing:**As a Platform Engineer, your primary responsibilities will include supporting the deployment and scaling of our global cloud applications. Container orchestration, particularly with Kubernetes and other cloud-native tools, is a crucial aspect of this role. You will also advise development teams on optimizing the use of public cloud resources and support new applications as they transition to production. Additionally, you will be responsible for:* Collaborating closely with development teams to ensure the infrastructure meets their requirements while promoting scalable application practices,* Utilizing your expertise in container orchestration tools to facilitate the seamless deployment of applications, prioritizing reliability, observability, and performance,* Staying current with the latest technologies, introducing innovative solutions to the team, and addressing operational challenges through strategic automation and optimization efforts.**What experience do I need:**You should have essential skills in scripting or application development, with proficiency in Python. Familiarity with infrastructure provisioning tools like Terraform and CloudFormation, along with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies, is also important. A strong understanding of basic networking and security principles is crucial, as is the ability to methodically solve problems and analyse patterns in behaviour and logs. Additional skills include:* Experience with continuous integration systems such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and Jenkins is highly desirable,* Proficiency in working with source control is also a must,* Strong communication.**Benefits:*** 23 days’ holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service,* Additional day off for your birthday,* Private medical insurance which covers you, your cohabiting partner and children,* Life insurance of 4 times your base salary,* Salary sacrifice pension scheme,* Enhanced family leave,* Confidential Employee Assistance Program,* Cycle to work scheme.