Platform Engineer

*this role is open to remote working within the UK. Successful candidates will be required to travel to their closest UNiDAYS campus (London or Nottingham) on occasion.The role in a nutshellAs a key member of our Platform team, this role presents an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that’s taking platform strategy, cloud automation and developer experience to the next level within UNiDAYS.

You will be working closely alongside our software engineering teams to understand first-hand where improvements can be driven to get a better developer experience and improve the productivity of our engineers. With a hands-on approach, you will identify and drive improvements in our systems'' performance, reliability, scalability, security, and efficiency.Our platform team also works to remove barriers for other teams and allow them to deliver faster, accomplished via shared tooling. We are also championing operational excellence throughout the business, focusing on automation and self-serving capabilities.It’s more than just lines of code; we are looking for a commercially-minded Platform Engineer who can bridge the gap between user needs and business goals. You will have the ability to build resilient, cost-effective solutions and navigate evolving technological development trendsWe’re aware that everybody is different and comes with differing experiences. If you don’t have all the skills/experience on our list but are keen to learn, please reach out as we are still keen to talk to you.Day to day responsibilitiesBuild, test, and implement cloud services via IaCWork closely with software engineers to understand where platform engineers can add value as well as assist and upskill on their cloud needsIdentify new technologies and drive improvements across our platform, shared tooling, modules, and packagesStrive to create new/improve existing self-serving capabilities for software teamsMonitor platform performance and identify areas for improvement with an SRE mindset for SLIs and SLOsWork to define, improve, implement and document best practices continuallyParticipate in on-call one week per month (typically 1 call a fortnight with a simple runbook in place to execute)What we need from youStrong cloud knowledge including hands-on experience in a wide range of AWS cloud servicesECS experience with clusters across several environmentsWorking knowledge of security, networking, CDN, load balancing, and storage solutionsGood understanding of CI/CD practices across multiple environmentsDevelopment experience, with an ability or aptitude to work within our core languages (C#, python, TypeScript)Nice to haveAWS/Terraform certificationDatabase administration experience (MSSQL, RDS, DynamoDB, Neptune, Redshift)Background of mentoring, training, or knowledge sharing with other engineersKnowledge of containerisationOperational experience in resolving incidents, incident management and conducting RCAsPersonalConfident and able to communicate freely with colleaguesStrong team working skillsCritical thinker and problem solver with a passion for continuous improvementAble to influence othersCan give/receive constructive feedbackAwareness of your strengths/weaknesses and interest in self-developmentBe able to challenge and be challengedTaking pride in your work to deliver to a high standardProactive about taking ownershipWe''ve accomplished a lot since we started in 2011, but in many ways, this is just the beginning. This is the chance for you to get in on ground zero. An opportunity to make a difference within the business with global reach. We are the world’s largest Student Affinity Network, with over 22 million verified members in 115 markets including the US, UK, Germany, India, Canada and Australia. We work with 800 of the world’s biggest brands globally, taking their products and services into the hearts and minds of tomorrow’s professionals, delivering engagement, building affinity and sales. You’ll also be working for a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM company who have been recognised on the UK’s Best WorkplacesTM for Wellbeing and UK''s Best Workplaces for Women 2022 list. To find out more about our workplace initiatives, see our UK with Great Place to Work and be sure to visit our for more information.We offer a fast paced, fun and social working environment where you can truly make an impact. We believe that work should enhance and complement your life which is why we leave it up to you to decide where you work. You can choose to work from your assigned campus (either Nottingham or London) or from home, whatever works best for your individual needs. Your manager may request you attend team meet ups at your campus but other than that it is up to you! We work hard at

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, but we also believe in fair compensation for hard work. That''s why we''re pleased to offer all employees full access to our comprehensive benefits package.25 days holiday per year increasing with length of service, plus flexible bank holidays4pm finishes every FridayCompany bonus schemeCompany pension schemePrivate health insurance (Vitality)Income protection policyLife assurance policyEmployee Assistance ProgramEnhanced parental leave payCore hours with flexibility around how/when you manage your timeRegular team building activitiesThe latest tech and hardware will be supplied from day oneGood Vibes Program: we know we’ve all had to adapt to new ways of working and

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has always taken pride in the community we’ve created in the office but we’re just as committed to creating an innovative approach to fostering connections and improving engagement outside of the office! We want to boost your remote working experience so think virtual parties, pottery classes, wellness classes and guest speakers just to name a few!Support for home working for all new team members. We will help assess your home set up and you can expense £150 towards any additional furniture you may need to be safe and comfortable when working from homeAbout our Product and Engineering teamThe driving force behind this fantastic tech business are the talented Product and Engineering team, who work collaboratively to ensure that

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stays one step ahead of the competition, with the ultimate goal of giving students the power to make every experience more valuable and rewarding.The Product and Engineering teams at

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are comprised of a bunch of passionate people who work in a fun, fast paced and social environment. Everyone is equal and encouraged to work with each other, whilst having the autonomy to solve problems in the best way they see fit.The

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tech team are passionate about the local Tech Community, hosting and sponsoring local meet ups and hack events. Career development is an important facet of the

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tech experience.Listen to the episode on The Diverse Podcast here:We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.

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