Senior Platform Engineer (NetOps)

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Job description

We're changing it up

We're on a mission to build the UK's finest digital infrastructure and unleash Britain's potential. Together, we're achieving incredible things. We may have big ambitions, but we never lose sight of what matters. That's why we've created an open, inclusive environment where people can be themselves, where wellbeing and mental health come first, where we take a flexible approach to working, and where everyone has the chance to pursue their passions, keep learning and grow their careers. We're changing up Britain and we're changing up the workplace with better rewards, more opportunities to grow and the chance to make a difference to communities across the UK.

A rewarding career

We're passionate about our work and we're passionate about our people too. With a competitive salary when you join the CityFibre family, you'll also enjoy benefits like 25 days' holiday, a day off on your birthday, a day off to support a charity or organisation of your choice, performance-related bonus scheme, and private healthcare.

How can you change it up?

The Senior Platform Engineer is a key member of the NetOps Squad, responsible for leading a team of NetOps engineers in designing and building an automated network monitoring system as well as automated configuration tooling. You'll ensure the systems work in a performant way.

As you are working within an agile/Kanban framework, a clear drive for delivery is required. You'll provide technical leadership with the squad and department within the NetOps domain. Some of your key responsibilities will be:

* Leading a squad of developers to implement a NetOps strategy for monitoring and configuration of our network

* Leading the technical design of the Network Monitoring systems

* Delivering new features to a very high quality by consistently reviewing other developers code and communicating/providing feedback when required

* Producing highly scalable and performant software

What will you bring to the role?

You will have significant industry experience with NetOps, monitoring and automation at scale of network management, as well as experience with monitoring services such as Splunk. We are looking for someone who can absorb new ideas and concepts quickly, putting them into practical use. You will also need to demonstrate a strong understanding of network architectures, technologies and protocols.

It will be beneficial if you have experience with one or more of the following:

* Python

* Ansible/Terraform

* Behaviour Driven Testing

* Kanban frameworks

You will also need at least 5 GCSEs graded A* - C. It is ideal that you also have an IT-related degree or a DevNet certification.

Our unique culture

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity, we believe everyone has a voice and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Even though we come from different backgrounds and do different jobs, we're united by The CityFibre Way - our unique code of behaviours that inspires how we think, act and work. We back each other, think smart and act fast, and we're passionate about giving it our best to build a legacy together.

Ready to start changing it up? Join the CityFibre family today.

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Additional Information

CityFibre is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals from all backgrounds, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, family status and disability. We recognise that everyone is an individual with a wide range of experiences and perspectives and believe this diversity of thought is what makes CityFibre special