Platform Engineer: Junior–Mid (Hybrid, AWS & DevOps)

Vertu Motors plc; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in the UK is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Platform Engineer. This hybrid position involves maintaining critical infrastructure across over 190 dealerships. The ideal candidate will have hands-on AWS experience, familiarity with containers, and the ability to code in languages like TypeScript or Python. The role emphasizes teamwork and personal growth, with extensive training opportunities available. Competitive salary range of £35-45,000 per annum, along with robust benefits including 25 days of holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday rising with length of service

Access to cashback and discounts

Preferential Service Rates

Colleague Purchase Scheme

Share Incentive Scheme

Pension

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity

Qualifications

• Experience with AWS networking fundamentals including VPCs and load balancing.
• Familiarity with Linux commands and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of container technologies like ECS or Docker.
• Basic familiarity with SQL and relational databases.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, preferably Terraform.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipeline principles and practices.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as TypeScript, Python, or Go.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Get familiar with AWS environments and existing systems in the first 30 days.
• Contribute to infrastructure projects and refine ECS deployments.
• Collaborate with application teams to address their infrastructure needs.

Skills

Hands-on AWS experience

Comfort with Linux command line

Experience with containers

Basic SQL and relational database knowledge

Exposure to Infrastructure as Code

CI/CD pipeline experience

Coding ability in at least one language

Willingness to context-switch

Job description

A leading automotive retailer in the UK is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Platform Engineer. This hybrid position involves maintaining critical infrastructure across over 190 dealerships. The ideal candidate will have hands-on AWS experience, familiarity with containers, and the ability to code in languages like TypeScript or Python. The role emphasizes teamwork and personal growth, with extensive training opportunities available. Competitive salary range of £35-45,000 per annum, along with robust benefits including 25 days of holiday and a pension scheme.