Job Description - Platform Engineering Specialist - Connectivity (15766)
Description
The Connectivity Platform Engineering Specialist is contributing to the seamless delivery of all IT services for the Connectivity Platform. This role designs, builds, tests and scales services. It is heavily involved in design and implementation activities that result in new or improved I&O capabilities, and it brings skills and expertise to such areas as automating tasks (e.g., cloud, network, etc.), provisioning and configuration management; and other aspects involved in preparing and optimising I&O solutions.
The Platform Engineering Specialist collaborates closely with Platform Architects, product/platform teams, security, and network specialists, as well as other roles, particularly those in the infrastructure and operations. Being an approachable team-player is therefore crucial for success. The Platform Engineer is expected to demonstrate strong attention to detail and a customer-centric mindset.
The role is fundamental for ensuring stable, performant, and secure I&O Platforms which form easyJet’s technological backbone.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
The Platform Engineering Specialist is working within the I&O Platforms team and is assigned to the Connectivity Platform. The role reports to the Platform Lead.
The Platform Engineering Specialist is responsible for different areas within their assigned Platform. The key activities are specified below:
Engineering
> Designing solutions based on stakeholder requirements
> Platform engineering and configuration
> Overseeing version and patch release and deployment
> Provide technical expertise as part of the Platform maintenance, support and troubleshooting activities.
Architecture
> Security & Compliance By Design - Resolving any potential security threats and vulnerabilities risks identified in risk assessments in collaboration with easyJet InfoSec team.
> System Optimisation & Improvement
> Evaluating technologies in terms of scalability, fit to current and future needs, interoperability and security and compliance aspects.
Strategy & Planning
> Contributing to the creation and execution of an end-to-end automation strategy for I&O Platforms; streamlining operations and automate repetitive tasks and establish self-correcting mechanisms to minimise manual interventions and increase the value for money.
COMPETENCIES and BEHAVIOURS
> Building Relationships: builds positive and constructive relationships with others
> Business Performance: Understands business and external environment, costs conscious and understands the longer term.
> Customer & Shareholder Value: Builds strong relationships with their customers by anticipating and responding to their needs.
> Innovation and Change: Is open to new ways of doing things and questions existing approaches
> Ownership and Delivery: Has a clear focus to deliver results, working to targets, reviewing progress and adapting their plans accordingly, motivating themselves/the team to achieve.
> Accountability. Takes responsibility for actions and decisions, honours commitments, and acts with integrity and transparency.
> Adaptability. Responds to uncertainty and change with a positive attitude. Comfortable with agile ways of working.
> Problem Solving. Anticipates, identifies, and frames problems. Seeks root causes and develops and implements practical and timely solutions.
> Effective Communication. Effectively expresses business and technical concepts.
Requirements of the Role
CORE SKILLS
> Proficiency in designing scalable and reliable technology Platforms, including knowledge of system components, architecture patterns, and integration techniques.
> Demonstrable ability to manage and continuously improve infrastructure components such as servers, databases, cloud services, network and storage systems.
> Experience in IT service management (ITSM) and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).
> Demonstrable experience of agile development methodologies (such as Scrum/Sprints).
> Strong scripting skills (e.g., Terraform, Python, PowerShell) to automate repetitive tasks, streamline workflows, and improve operational efficiency.
> Experience with cloud and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud services to design, deploy, and manage cloud-based infrastructure.
> Knowledge of virtualisation technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and containerisation tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) for efficient resource utilisation and deployment.
> Experienced in managing and delivering through third-party suppliers, focusing on business outcomes.
SPECIFIC PLATFORM SKILLS
Key tech skills for Connectivity:
> Strong experience in Cisco access, routing and core technologies
> Experience with SDWAN and Cisco Meraki core technology
> Knowledge of Zero trust technology
> Experience of dynamic routing
> Experience of WAN technologies
> Strong experience of VPN troubleshooting and creation
> Experience of multi-vendor firewall environments
> Experience in implementation of network access controls
> Knowledge of AWS architecture including deployment virtual Palo Alto, Lambda scripts and CloudWatch.
BENEFITS
> Competitive base salary
> Up to 20% bonus
> 25 days holiday
> BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes
> 7% pension
> Life Assurance
> Flexible benefits package
> Excellent staff travel benefits.
Location & Hours of Works
This full-time role will be based in Luton and will be 40 hours per week. Hybrid working with 3 days in the office.
About easyJet
At easyJet our aim is to make low-cost travel easy – connecting people to what they value using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.
It takes a real team effort to carry over 90 million passengers a year across 35 countries. Whether you’re working as part of our front-line operations or in our corporate functions, you’ll find people that are positive, inclusive, ready to take on a challenge, and that have your back. We call that our ‘Orange Spirit’, and we hope you’ll share that too.
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Complete your application on our careers site.
We encourage individuality, empower our people to seize the initiative, and never stop learning. We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates.
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