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Are you an experienced platform engineer? Do you enjoy working as part of a small team? Fancy joining a company ranked Top 10 in the UK Best Workplaces?

At SquaredUp, our mission is to inform, enlighten, and empower engineering teams with data so they can deliver awesome digital experiences to their customers. We're a passionate team of tech enthusiasts who thrive in a fast-paced environment, pushing boundaries and delivering exceptional results. We believe in fostering a collaborative and supportive culture where everyone has the opportunity to grow and make a significant impact.

Join SquaredUp! We're seeking an exceptional Platform Engineer to join our dynamic Cloud Engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your extensive knowledge of AWS services to monitor, maintain, and enhance the infrastructure of our cutting-edge SaaS application. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who is happy working independently as well as working with multiple teams both inside Engineering and without. This role will offer a wide range of challenges from monitoring, incident investigation and creating automation solutions. You will work closely with our DevOps engineer and share responsibilities for our CI/CD pipelines and wider monitoring of environments and automations that enable us to develop top-level code.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize cross-platform cloud environments in AWS and Azure.
• Architect and implement robust, scalable, and secure AWS cloud environments.
• Drive automation: Identify and automate repetitive tasks using scripting and automation tools to enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and free up engineering resources for strategic initiatives.
• Data-driven insights: Support Product, Engineering, and Customer Success teams in analysing user data to inform strategic decisions.
• Cloud-native solutions: Collaborate closely with development teams to implement and deploy cloud-native solutions.
• Incident response & resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and application issues with speed and precision.
• Security & Compliance: Champion security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001).
• Continuous learning: Stay abreast of the latest cloud technologies, best practices, and security trends. Share knowledge and insights with the wider engineering department.

About you:

• You're proficient in at least one scripting language (JavaScript, PowerShell, Python).
• Deep understanding of serverless computing services (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, Google Cloud Functions).
• Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, ideally Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Capable of analyzing and interpreting log data from tools like CloudWatch.
• Deep understanding of cloud architecture principles and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Passionate about staying current with the latest cloud technologies and best practices.

Rewards & Perks at SquaredUp:

Competitive Compensation: If you have the talent, we have the rewards. We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages, including private medical care, generous holiday allowances (+ your birthday off!) and a home office setup budget.

Equity in Our Success: Join the ride! We believe in rewarding our top performers with company share options.

Fun: We know that a happy team is a productive team. Enjoy a vibrant company culture with regular team events. From away days, to tech meetups and thrilling outings (think roller coasters, segways, boat rides and abseiling!) As well as friendly poker games, table tennis tournaments, board game battles, bake-offs, and lively music nights – There’s a lot going on!

Wellbeing First: Our dedicated Wellbeing Team supports your overall health and happiness. We encourage you to stay active, prioritise your mental health, and achieve an excellent work-life balance.

Volunteering: Make a positive impact beyond the workplace! You'll have two dedicated volunteering days each year to support an organisation of your choice. We believe in giving back to our community

Charity: Support the causes you care about! We offer a generous employee matching gift program to amplify your charitable contributions

Remote: We’re a global company that is fully committed to being remote-first. We have gone all-in and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for everyone, wherever they work. You'll also find SquaredUp offices in Maidenhead in the UK, Boston MA in the USA, and in Hyderabad, India so you have the choice to work from a great office location too.

SquaredUp is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. We encourage you to let us know of any adjustments or accommodations you may require to thrive in this role