Overview

We are looking for Platform Engineers who share values of pragmatism, professionalism and transparency. This is a client-facing leadership role where you'll drive platform engineering excellence across consultancy engagements while mentoring the next generation of platform engineers. As a senior member of our team, you will plan, architect, and execute complex client engagements from conception to delivery and contribute to pre-sales activities to shape technical solutions and win new business.

Location: We are open to a hybrid arrangement near one of our offices in London, Leeds or Manchester. Please note that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Responsibilities

• Lead and independently execute platform engineering engagements for a variety of clients
• Participate in pre-sales activities, including technical discovery, solution design, and client presentations
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for complex platform engineering initiatives
• Present technical concepts and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Drive client relationships through expert consultation and thought leadership
• Architect and implement production-grade infrastructure solutions primarily in AWS and Azure
• Lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and sustainable platform solutions
• Establish best practices for infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud architecture
• Tackle complex technical challenges across diverse technology stacks and client environments
• Contribute to platform engineering strategy and evolving ways of working
• Mentor junior platform engineers, providing technical guidance and career development support
• Support knowledge sharing and technical excellence across the wider Codurance team

Qualifications

• Platform Engineering Leadership: extensive experience designing and implementing production infrastructure at scale
• Cloud Expertise: hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure services, including advanced networking, security, and governance
• Infrastructure as Code: proficiency with tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates
• Production Systems: proven track record of delivering production code and supporting mission-critical infrastructure
• Client Engagement: experience working directly with clients in a consulting or advisory capacity
• Communication: strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Mentorship: demonstrated experience in mentoring and developing junior engineers

Highly Desirable

• Container Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, and container-native architectures
• Automation Tools: configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
• DevSecOps: security best practices and compliance frameworks in cloud environments
• Multi-cloud: experience across AWS and Azure ecosystems
• Pre-sales: involvement in technical sales, solution architecture, or client engagement activities

Benefits

• Uncapped training support — we cover relevant learning costs when you share your learnings
• Personal learning budget — Learnerbly access for courses, books, and coaching
• Transparency — salary bands and company finances available from day one
• Private medical cover & life assurance — includes dental and optical; life cover provides added peace of mind
• Pension (4% top-up) with options to increase to 5% or receive a holiday voucher after years of service
• Employee assistance program (EAP) including wellbeing support
• Enhanced parental leave for more time and flexibility
• Electric Vehicle and Cycle to Work Scheme

Codurance is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. Everyone should have the right to bring their whole self to work and be celebrated for who they are.