Senior Platform Engineer

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We are looking for Platform Engineers that share the same values of pragmatism, professionalism and transparency that we do and would like to work in forward-thinking and collaborative teams.

We support our clients in many ways, and you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of different internal and client projects. This is a client-facing leadership role where you'll drive platform engineering excellence across our consultancy engagements while mentoring the next generation of platform engineers.

As a senior member of our team, you'll operate with autonomy to plan, architect, and execute complex client engagements from conception to delivery. You'll also be instrumental in our pre-sales activities, helping to shape technical solutions and win new business through your expertise and communication skills.

Location: We are open to this role being hybrid as long as you are located near one of our offices in London, Leeds or Manchester. Please note that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Our Culture

We are a transparent organisation; our salary bandings and company finances are made available to employees from day one. We have a flat management structure, with everyone in the company having an equal voice on how to improve our business.

Continuous learning is a mindset shared by everyone in our organisation. Whether that's attending one of our evening catch-ups on new technologies, reading blog posts/articles, listening to podcasts, or speaking at a conference, we are all constantly looking for new ways to improve, and are enthusiastic about sharing new knowledge with our colleagues.

Requirements

• Platform Engineering Leadership: extensive experience designing and implementing production infrastructure at scale
• Cloud Expertise: Deep hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure services, including advanced networking, security, and governance
• Infrastructure as Code: Advanced proficiency with tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates
• Production Systems: Proven track record of writing and delivering production code and supporting mission-critical infrastructure
• Client Engagement: Experience working directly with clients in a consulting or advisory capacity
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Mentorship: Demonstrated experience in mentoring and developing junior engineers

Highly Desirable

• Container Orchestration: Extensive experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container-native architectures
• Automation Tools: Proficiency with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
• DevSecOps: Deep understanding of security best practices and compliance frameworks in cloud environments
• Multi-cloud: Experience working across both AWS and Azure ecosystems
• Pre-sales: Previous involvement in technical sales, solution architecture, or client engagement activities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and independently execute platform engineering engagements for a variety of our clients
• Participate in pre-sales activities, including technical discovery, solution design, and client presentations
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for complex platform engineering initiatives
• Present technical concepts and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Drive client relationships through expert consultation and thought leadership
• Architect and implement production-grade infrastructure solutions primarily in AWS and Azure
• Lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and sustainable platform solutions
• Establish best practices for infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud architecture
• Tackle complex technical challenges across diverse technology stacks and client environments
• Contribute to our platform engineering strategy and evolving ways of working
• Mentor junior platform engineers, providing technical guidance and career development support
• Contribute to the growth and development of our platform engineering capability
• Support knowledge sharing and technical excellence across the wider Codurance team

Benefits

• Uncapped training support - No fixed training budget: if it's relevant and you share your learnings, we'll cover the cost. We encourage continuous development at all levels.
• Personal learning budget - Use Learnerbly to access curated courses, books, and coaching resources to support your growth and progression.
• Transparency - From day one, you'll have access to company financials and salary bandings, reflecting our commitment to openness and trust.
• Private medical cover & life assurance - Includes dental and optical. Life cover provides a lump-sum payment for additional peace of mind.
• Pension (4% top-up) and income protection - Option to choose from an employer pension top-up to 5% or a holiday voucher for the value of £1000 after 5 years of service. 8% pension top-up or a holiday voucher for the value of £2000 after 8 years of service
• Employee assistance program (EAP), including access to wellbeing support (counselling, therapy)
• Enhanced parental leave - Supporting you and your family with more time and flexibility when it matters most.
• Electric Vehicle and Cycle to Work Scheme

Everyone should have the right to bring their whole self to work and be celebrated for who they are. Our people are hired purely on their commitment to these values and their ambition to deliver outstanding results for our clients. Codurance is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.