Platform Engineer (API Gateway/DevOps)
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12-Month Contract | Inside IR35 Location:
London, UK (Hybrid) Sector:
Financial Services Contract:
12 months | Inside IR35 | Start ASAP
About the Role
Were looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer to join a global platform team within a leading financial services organisation. Youll play a key role in running and evolving the banks Internal API Gateway platform
a central service enabling secure, efficient, and scalable connectivity across the enterprise. This role combines DevRel (Developer Relations) and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) responsibilities, offering the best of both: direct engagement with developer communities and deep technical work on production systems.
What Youll Do
Developer Relations (DevRel) Act as a technical ambassador for our Internal API Gateway platform.
Host and chair regular drop-in clinics for developer support.
Engage through internal platforms (Discourse, Developer Portal) to share updates, guidance, and best practices.
Help developers adopt and improve the platforms self-service capabilities.
Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Join a small global SRE team managing the reliability and performance of the API platform.
Participate in L2 on-call rotation for production support.
Troubleshoot complex incidents, collaborating closely with engineering and customer teams.
Continuously improve observability, automation, and operational tooling.
What You Bring
Youre a technically strong, adaptable engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and supporting developer communities. You can bridge the gap between engineering reliability and developer experience.
Required Skills Strong understanding of REST APIs, AuthN/AuthZ, and distributed system troubleshooting.
Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines and version control workflows.
Familiarity with RHEL8 environments and OpenShift (OCP).
Effective communicator comfortable in a corporate, global environment.
Eagerness to learn and work with evolving technologies.
Nice to Have / Advantageous Experience with Tyk API Gateway or similar API management platforms.
Knowledge of Vault, Splunk, and DX APM.
Prior experience in financial services or large-scale enterprise platforms.
Why This Role
Be part of a global platform team shaping how developers build and connect systems across the bank.
Work on a large-scale API ecosystem thats mission-critical to digital transformation.
Gain exposure to a modern DevOps toolchain within a highly regulated enterprise environment.
Hybrid setup with flexibility and strong collaboration culture.
Contract Details Start Date:
ASAP
Length:
12 months
IR35 Status:
Inside IR35
Location:
London (Hybrid)
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- IT;IT