Platform Engineer - London, United Kingdom - Amber Labs

Description

Platform Engineer - OCI

Location: Remote – Must be UK based

Work Pattern: Full Time/Permanent

Security Clearance:Must hold active SC Clearance

The Company:

At Amber Labs, we are a cutting-edge UK and European technology consultancy that prioritises empowering autonomy, promoting experimentation, and facilitating rapid learning to provide exceptional value to our clients. Our company culture is centred around collaboration, where all colleagues, regardless of their role, work together to minimise risk and shorten delivery times. Our team consists of highly-skilled cross-functional consultants, analysts, and support staff.

The Role:

We are seeking a talented Platform Engineer with specialised expertise in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of OCI services and architecture, coupled with strong skills in DevOps practices, Terraform, Ansible, and automation. As a Platform Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing our OCI-based infrastructure to ensure scalability, reliability, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, deploy, and manage Oracle Cloud Infrastructure solutions tailored to our organisation's requirements and objectives.
• Utilise DevOps principles and practices to streamline development workflows, automate deployment processes, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform to provision, configure, and manage OCI resources in a consistent and scalable manner.
• Implement configuration management and automation tasks using Ansible to orchestrate complex infrastructure deployments and manage system configurations.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement optimisations to ensure optimal resource utilisation, performance, and reliability.
• Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to enhance the security, scalability, and efficiency of our OCI environment.
• Provide technical guidance and support to development teams to facilitate the integration of applications with the OCI infrastructure.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience and expertise in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), including proficiency in services such as Compute, Networking, Storage, and Security.
• Strong working knowledge of DevOps methodologies and tools, with hands-on experience in CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and automation frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform for provisioning and managing OCI resources.
• Proficiency in configuration management and automation using Ansible for orchestration, configuration, and application deployment.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation tasks and tooling development.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, security principles, and best practices for cloud environments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and implement effective solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits:

• Join a rapidly expanding startup where personal growth is a part of our DNA.
• Benefit from a flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes.
• Receive private medical insurance through Aviva.
• Enjoy the benefits of a company pension plan through Nest.
• 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays.
• Access Perkbox, a global employee rewards platform offering discounts, perks, and wellness resources.
• Participate in a generous employee referral program.
• A highly collaborative and collegial environment with opportunities for career advancement.
• Be encouraged to take bold steps and embrace a mindset of experimentation.
• Choose your preferred device, PC or Mac.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Here at Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. Our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion includes:

• Valuing the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of all employees and creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued.
• Prohibiting all forms of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and victimisation and promoting a culture of dignity and respect for all.
• Educating all new hires on our Diversity and Inclusion policies and ensuring they are aware of their rights and responsibilities to create a safe and inclusive workplace.
• By taking these steps, we are dedicated to building a workplace that reflects and celebrates the diversity of our employees and communities.

This role at Amber Labs is a permanent position, and all employees are required to meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please be advised that, at this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship or hold a visa of any type.

What Happens Next?

Our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to advise you on the next steps. We have a two-stage interview process for most of our consultants. In certain cases, we may include a third and final stage, which is a conversation with the company Partners. This will only be considered if deemed necessary.