Associate Platform Engineer

Job title:

Associate Platform Engineer

Company

Zopa

Job description

We started our journey back in 2005, building the first ever peer-to-peer lending company. Fast forward to 2020 and we launched Zopa Bank. A bank that listens to what our customers don’t like about finance and does the opposite. We’re redefining what it feels like to work in finance. Our vision for a new era of banking puts people front and centre – we’ve built a business that empowers everyone to aim high, every day, to move finance forward. Find out more about our fantastic offerings at !We’re incredibly proud of our achievements and none of it would be possible without the amazing team here. It’s not just industry awards we’re winning, we’ve also been named in the top three UK’s Most Loved Workplaces.If you embrace unconventional challenges, are unafraid to think differently and are driven to make an outsized impact, you’ll thrive here at Zopa, so join us, and make it count. Want to see us in action? Follow us on Instagram @zopalifeThe Team:As an Associate Platform Engineer in our Cloud Infrastructure Team, your ultimate goal is to support and enhance the infrastructure that powers Zopa’s applications and services. The team is dedicated to maintaining a robust, scalable, and secure infrastructure environment, ensuring that our applications run smoothly and efficiently.The Role:This associate-level role is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in cloud technologies and gain hands-on experience with industry-leading tools. You will play a key role in deploying and managing our AWS infrastructure, focusing primarily on Kubernetes clusters and other self-hosted environments. You will have the chance to learn and grow by automating repetitive tasks, managing containerised applications, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure our infrastructure aligns with business needs.We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, has a growth mindset, and is passionate about cloud technologies. If you are ready to contribute to a dynamic team and expand your knowledge in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!About You:

• Experience with version control tools like Git
• Proficiency in shell scripting
• Basic understanding of AWS services
• Familiarity with container technologies (e.g., Docker)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools, such as Terraform
• Basic networking knowledge

Added Bonus:

• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash)
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and container orchestration
• Knowledge of Linux operating systems
• Experience with Consul (service mesh) and Vault (secret management)

#DF-1Flexible working? Yes please!At Zopa we value flexible ways of working. We understand the benefits of face-to-face collaboration and the importance of a good work-life balance. Our teams work in a hybrid manner, from our vibrant UK offices and the comfort of their own homes, at a frequency that suits the team and the work they do.Not only that – you’ll also have the option of working from abroad for up to 120 days a year!* But no matter where you are, we’ll make sure you’ve got everything you need to thrive, both in your work and home life, from day one.*Subject to having the right to work in the country of choiceDiversity StatementZopa is proud to offer a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to better products for our customers and a unique company culture for our people. We are made up of nearly 50 nationalities, have a DE&I forum made up of Zopians wanting to make a difference and we are proud of our culture where everyone can bring their full self to work. Our approach to DE&I is reflected in our hiring process so please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 02:24:56 GMT

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