Senior Platform Engineer

Description

Work where work matters.

Elevate your career at Qodea, where innovation isn't just a buzzword, it's in our DNA.

We are a global technology group built for what's next, offering high calibre professionals the platform for high stakes work, the kind of work that defines an entire career. When you join us, you're not just taking on projects, you're solving problems that don't even have answers yet.

You will join the exclusive roster of talent that global leaders, including Google, Snap, Diageo, PayPal, and Jaguar Land Rover call when deadlines seem impossible, when others have already tried and failed, and when the solution absolutely has to work.



Forget routine consultancy. You will operate where technology, design, and human behaviour meet to deliver tangible outcomes, fast. This is work that leaves a mark, work you’ll be proud to tell your friends about.



Qodea is built for what’s next. An environment where your skills will evolve at the frontier of innovation and AI, ensuring continuous growth and development.



We are looking for a Senior Platform engineer to join our Professional Services team.

We look for people who embody:

Innovation to solve the hardest problems.

‍Accountability for every result.

‍Integrity always.

About The Role

As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will be using Google Cloud and other technology to create scalable and efficient systems for customers that add value and digital transformation.

This role is designed for impact, and we believe our best work happens when we connect. While we operate a flexible model, we expect you to spend time on site (at our offices or a client location) for collaboration sessions, customer meetings, and internal workshops.

Cloud Solution Design and Implementation:

• Design and implement scalable, reliable, and cost-effective cloud solutions using Google Cloud Platform services and products
• Analyse business requirements and recommend appropriate cloud technologies and architectures
• Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure code using tools such as Terraform or Google Cloud Deployment Manager

Infrastructure Management and Automation:

• Manage and automate the deployment, scaling, and management of cloud infrastructure using tools such as Kubernetes or Google Cloud Deployment Manager
• Optimise infrastructure costs by analysing usage and implementing cost-saving measures such as reserved instances or instance rightsizing
• Implement infrastructure-as-code practices to ensure consistency, repeatability, and version control of cloud infrastructure
• Security and Compliance:
• Implement and maintain security controls and policies to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of cloud infrastructure and data
• Monitor and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities, and perform regular security assessments and audits
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS

Monitoring and Troubleshooting:

• Monitor cloud infrastructure and services for performance, availability, and security issues using tools such as Stackdriver or Prometheus
• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot issues related to cloud infrastructure and services, and implement corrective actions and preventive measures
• Continuously improve the reliability and resilience of cloud infrastructure by implementing best practices such as fault-tolerance, redundancy, and disaster recovery