Senior Platform Engineer – Lead Java Platform, Cloud

Caresoft Global Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is looking for a Senior Platform Engineer in Stratford, London, to lead technical projects in a dynamic team. The role emphasizes Java and Kotlin development, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. You'll work closely with backend and frontend teams to enhance platform efficiency. The position offers a competitive rate of £73.18 per hour on an Inside IR35 basis, with a mix of onsite and remote work.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in JVM languages, particularly Java and Kotlin.
• Proficient in managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience in Load/Performance testing.
• Strong track record in collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical lead, championing software craftsmanship.
• Translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines and resolve blockers.
• Mentor 6 engineers across the team.
• Collaborate with backend and frontend teams.

Skills

Java Ecosystem

Cloud & Infrastructure

Observability

API Design

Engineering Practices

Delivery

Communication skills

Adaptability

Version control systems

Education

DevOps experience (CI/CD)

Experience with Load/Performance testing

Experience integrating with mobile applications

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

Grafana

Splunk

Git

Job description

A leading recruitment consultancy is looking for a Senior Platform Engineer in Stratford, London, to lead technical projects in a dynamic team. The role emphasizes Java and Kotlin development, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. You'll work closely with backend and frontend teams to enhance platform efficiency. The position offers a competitive rate of £73.18 per hour on an Inside IR35 basis, with a mix of onsite and remote work.