Platform Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You are a Senior Platform Engineer with a strong background in cloud and platform infrastructure, particularly with AWS. You have experience managing and evolving cloud estates, ensuring that services are scalable, resilient, and fault-tolerant. Your problem-solving skills are top-notch, and you thrive in collaborative environments where communication is key. You are passionate about technology and enjoy working with teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet client needs.

You have a proven track record of improving key platform services and are comfortable working in a fast-paced engineering environment. Your experience includes managing GitHub estates and utilizing monitoring tools like New Relic to ensure optimal performance. You are a team player who values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, and you are committed to helping your colleagues succeed.

What you'll do

As a Contract Senior Platform Engineer at YLD, you will own and evolve the AWS estate, which is the primary platform for our infrastructure. You will manage and improve key platform services, ensuring they meet the needs of our clients. Your responsibilities will include supporting applications built primarily with cloud technologies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding results.

You will be involved in designing scalable architectures and implementing best practices for cloud infrastructure management. Your role will require you to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders, ensuring that everyone is aligned on project goals and timelines. You will also have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

What we offer

YLD offers a remote-first working environment with flexible working hours, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We are committed to creating a workplace where great people want to work, grow, and stay. You will be part of a diverse team that values curiosity and talent, and you will have the chance to work on exciting projects that make a real impact for our clients. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe in the potential of every individual.