Platform Engineer - Cloud, Kubernetes & Automation

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

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.