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Platform Engineer (Principal)

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Principal Platform Engineer

Join a growing platform engineering team driving developer experience, infrastructure scalability, and high-impact engineering culture. You'll lead internal tooling, CI/CD systems, and AWS/Kubernetes platforms, using modern tech to streamline software delivery across the company.

Day to day:
* Build internal tools using Go and TypeScript to automate infrastructure and developer workflows
* Design and improve CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and AWS-based infrastructure
* Use Terraform, CDK, and Lambdas to deliver scalable platform solutions
* Lead platform strategy and cross-team collaboration to enhance engineering productivity
* Improve observability, incident response, and infrastructure reliability
* Mentor engineers and promote a culture of technical excellence

Experience:
* 6+ years in software engineering
* Strong hands-on expertise with Go, TypeScript, Kubernetes, AWS
* Deep knowledge of CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CDK)
* Passion for DevEx, strong communication, and architectural decision-making
* Experience in scaling distributed systems and driving technical strategy

Perks & Benefits:
* Attractive salary + bonus
* Hybrid working - Belfast
* 36 days leave
* 5% matched pension
* Private health insurance for you & family
* Learning budget, flexible working, and more


Please apply now if you are meeting the above criteria. For a confidential conversation, feel free to contact Andrew Harrison directly

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Belfast, County Antrim£80k-£100k
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ANDREW HARRISON

ANDREW HARRISON

Principal Technology Consultant at Ocho

Andrew brings a wealth of experience in IT Infrastructure, alongside a comprehensive understanding of Cyber, Cloud, Support, and Networking solutions. He’s not just leading the IT Infrastructure desk. He’s set to make impactful contributions across various tech disciplines at Ocho.

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