Job Description

Planet Sport Group are looking for an expert platform engineer who has experience in helping support a full "DevOps" engineering function using tooling and frameworks designed to remove friction in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). The ideal candidate will have great experience of being a developer in an environment that looks to establish great "DevOps" processes. You will also have some experience in building developer tools and processes in a similar environment and be experienced in creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in a production environment.

Experience of working in serverless technologies in the AWS ecosystem (fargate, lambda, event bridge, app sync, et al) is also highly desirable, as is any exposure to any other major cloud providers.

The key experiences for this role are as follows:

Application programming language (e.g. rust, C, C++, java, .net) Scripting language (e.g. javascript, python) Cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure, Digital Ocean etc) Strong DevOps principals & practices Containerisation & CI/CD workflows Creating & Supporting developer tooling Ability to work with engineering and product stakeholders
Experience in coaching junior members of a team and helping to drive overall technical decisions is also highly desirable.

You will be a keen, enthusiastic individual who is looking to drive their career forward in a dynamic, nimble, fast-paced environment. A willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies is essential and the ideal candidate will have this desire at the core of who they are. Excellent communication skills are essential, as supporting the development and adoption of new tools and ways of working and taking people on this journey will be a core part of this role. We believe that everyone has valuable knowledge to share and has the opportunity to grow; this approach is at the heart of our culture.

Technical excellence is a must, but we also value pragmatism and operate utilising the idea that making small, incremental improvements every day drives long-term progress, rather than striving for immediate perfection.
The ideal candidate will be a proactive, independent thinker who can identify what needs to be done and take initiative to get those things done effectively, without requiring constant guidance. The ability to communicate the work that has been carried out is crucial to ensure we all learn and continually improve as a wider team.

Job Responsibilities:

Platform Development & Tooling

Design and build the standards and tooling to allow developers to deploy services easily and independently. Focus is on enabling the continual deployment cycles of our software engineering department.

Infrastructure Management & Automation

Help to implement, guide and support the engineers in developing world-class CI/CD processes and tooling. This includes the infrastructure resilience and security utilising Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to ensure consistency and stability.

Monitoring & Observability

Ensure all our services have great monitoring and observability. Key focus is on making this transparent and "self-service" to empower our teams to write great software by giving them accurate and useful metrics.

Developer Experience (DevX)

Help to build and drive a DevX culture where we put the experience of our engineers front-and-centre to remove any blockers/annoyances they may face in their day-to-day duties.

Mentoring & Coaching

Guiding and supporting less experienced team members, fostering their growth and helping them excel in their learning journeys.

Benefits:

We believe that work should fit into your life--not the other way around. That's why we offer a dynamic and supportive work environment designed to help you thrive professionally and personally.

Flexible Work Schedule

We understand that everyone has unique needs when it comes to work arrangements. Whether you prefer a hybrid setup, remote work, or an office-based role, we provide a variety of flexible options to suit your lifestyle. Our commitment to work-life balance means you get the support you need to perform at your best, while also making time for what matters most.

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Your wellbeing is our priority. We offer extensive health, dental, and vision coverage to ensure you and your family have access to top-tier medical professionals and services. Our plans include preventive care, wellness resources, and coverage tailored to your needs -- so you can focus on living your healthiest life.

Professional Development

We invest in your growth. Through our comprehensive training programs, industry certifications, and access to top industry conferences, we provide the tools and resources you need to expand your skills and advance your career. Our commitment to continuous learning ensures you stay ahead in your field and reach new heights in your professional journey.

Health and Well-being

Your health -- both physical and mental -- matters to us. We offer weekly live Pilates classes on Zoom, making it easy to stay active no matter where you are. In addition, our dedicated mental health app provides personalised support, mindfulness tools, and stress management resources to help you maintain overall wellbeing.

If you're looking for a workplace that values flexibility, career growth, and holistic wellbeing, we'd love to have you on board.

Planet Sport is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strive to ensure that our recruitment, selection, and employment processes are fair and transparent, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 55,000.00-65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you have the right to work in the UK? Would you like us to make any reasonable adjustments to facilitate the interview process? What does Developer Experience (DevX) mean to you? Have you deployed services in a production environment using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)? How many years experience have you had working with at least one of AWS, GCP and/or Azure? Have you worked with containerised applications using docker or equivalent? Which observability tools have you worked with before? What security measures do you implement by default when you set up a platform environment for a product delivery team? Which scripting/programming language have you used for automation?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds, LS1 2BH