Senior Platform Engineer

Takeaway.com

. Contribute to the design and implementation of the platform .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeBristol • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building cloud-native platforms using Kubernetes, Go, and CI/CD systems, while focusing on developer experience and collaboration across teams. Capable of mentoring engineers and driving platform engineering practices to enhance usability and reduce cognitive load.

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Kubernetes ExpertiseGo ProgrammingCloud-Native Platform DevelopmentCI/CD SystemsDeveloper Experience Focus

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Hard Skills

KubernetesGoCloud-Native PlatformsGitOpsCI/CDDistributed SystemsAutomated Delivery PipelinesSelf-Service PlatformsInfrastructure AutomationApplication Lifecycle Management

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCross-Team CollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

AWSGCPAzure

Industry Keywords

Platform EngineeringEvent-Driven ArchitecturesData TechnologiesLarge Data Storage SystemsAbstractions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the design and implementation of the platform
Collaborate on platform capabilities using Kubernetes-native patterns and event-driven architectures
Drive adoption of platform engineering principles
Build reusable abstractions and self-service workflows for internal users
Design and implement Kubernetes controllers/operators in Go to automate infrastructure and application lifecycle management
Mentor engineers and contribute to platform engineering practices across Data and ML Platform teams
Collaborate across teams on platform interfaces, abstractions, and shared infrastructure patterns
Support hiring new engineers and set standards for code quality and collaboration
Provide advisory support, best practices, and guidance to Data and ML Platform teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience building cloud-native platforms on AWS, GCP, or Azure
Deep understanding and hands-on experience of Kubernetes
Proficiency in Go, particularly for backend services, CLIs, or Kubernetes controllers/operators
Experience with GitOps and CI/CD systems
Understanding of reliable, automated delivery pipelines
Understanding of distributed systems and experience designing scalable, resilient architectures
Experience building self-service platforms or internal developer platforms (IDPs)
Strong focus on developer experience, usability, and reducing cognitive load through abstractions
Clear communication and cross-team collaboration
Experience with data technologies and processes, such as streaming, batch processes, and large data storage systems (nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hybrid working arrangement: 3 days a week from the Bristol, London, or Amsterdam office and 2 days working from home
Inclusive culture supporting diversity and belonging
Fun, fast-paced, and supportive work environment
Growth opportunities and team support