In this Specialist Platform Engineer role, you’ll design, build, and maintain the foundational infrastructure, tooling, and automation that product teams rely on to deliver software efficiently. You will deploy and scale global cloud applications, emphasizing Kubernetes and cloud-native capabilities to support scalable, reliable production systems. You’ll collaborate with development teams to align infrastructure with their needs and advance secure, observable, and high-performance platforms. This role offers the chance to influence security-centric, automation-driven engineering across Darktrace’s R&D environment. You will work in a fast-paced, cross-functional setting with a strong focus:革
Pay / Benefits
23 days’ holiday
Birthday day off
Private medical insurance for family
Life insurance 4x base salary
Salary sacrifice pension
Enhanced family leave
Responsibilities
Collaborate with development teams to ensure infrastructure supports their needs and enables scalable application practices
Leverage container orchestration tools (Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies) to enable reliable deployment, observability, and performance
Champion automation and optimization to address operational challenges and drive efficiency
Stay current with technology trends and introduce innovative solutions to the team
Incorporate security controls into designed solutions and guide others on best practices
Support activities to improve development processes and coordinate changes across components
Key requirements
Proficiency in Python scripting or application development
Familiarity with Terraform and CloudFormation, IaC methodologies
Solid understanding of networking and security principles
Problem-solving ability and pattern analysis in logs and behavior
Experience with CI systems (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; fluency in English
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