This job is with Skyscanner, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Skyscanner are looking for an experienced Platform Engineer in Scotland for a role based at our amazing Skyscanner offices in Glasgow Join Skyscanner and work with world class engineers who are innovating and pushing the boundaries of cloud native computing We need your expertise to help us do something great for our travellers: make booking stays and journeys more sustainable and straightforward. This involves technical challenges and the latest technology, from optimising resource utilisation and cloud services to advanced container orchestration. Who You Are: Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure services, particularly AWS. Experience working with GitOps Write clean, well composed and tested infrastructure-as-code Hands-on experience in applying or working with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform and CloudFormation within AWS Comfortable with at least two of the following programming/scripting languages such as Python, Go, Bash Hands-on experience in applying or enabling containers and container orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS EKS etc.) Hands-on experience in applying or enabling the use of observability technologies like Prometheus or New Relic. Experience in managing Kubernetes clusters in a production environment What You'll Gain: Continuous Learning: Engage in a work environment that requires a commitment to continuous learning and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements. This encourages intellectual growth and keeps your skills relevant in a rapidly changing tech landscape. You'll also have access to mentorship opportunities to support your professional development. Project Ownership and Feedback: Take ownership of specific projects or components, gaining responsibility and visibility within the team. You'll receive constructive feedback to help refine your skills and support your career growth. Collaboration and Networking: Experience a collaborative work environment where professionals from different backgrounds come together to solve complex problems. This collaborative spirit extends beyond your immediate team, allowing you to connect with experts from the Kubernetes community and contribute to its vibrant ecosystem. Global Impact: Join a team that constantly pushes the boundaries of the technologies we employ, experimenting and refining to achieve peak performance. We actively contribute our enhancements upstream to open-source projects. These contributions have a profound impact, as they are adopted by some of the world's largest tech companies, shaping the very fabric of the industry. Join us on this exhilarating journey as we redefine the limits of the possible, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of innovation. Requirements: 2 years developing and managing Kubernetes environments 2 years of experience in an SRE or Operations role Personable, approachable, and keen to drive our adoption of newer technologies and techniques Experience working with GitOps Write clean well composed and tested infrastructure-as-code Skyscanner is a hybrid working company and most roles can be either Full Time or Part Time. We believe when people meet regularly in person, we are better able to innovate, learn, collaborate and inspire. We ask people to be in the office 2 days per week or an average of 8 days per month. Already a global leader in travel, we want to elevate the way we work to a whole other level. In return, you'll get meaningful things like medical insurance, headspace subscriptions, a home office allowance and the option to buy more holiday. You'll have the opportunity to work from any country for 4 weeks a year, and 30 days in our other global offices. Everything, in other words, to help you relax and give your best. For more details on Engineering at Skyscanner, check our Engineering Blog and follow Skyscanner Engineering on Twitter. LI-DNI