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Senior Platform Engineer
Wickes
Design, build, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and lead platform engineering.
13d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
7,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Kitchen design & installation
Bathroom design & installation
Home office design & installation
Project management
TradePro services
DIY retail supply
Click & collect & delivery services
Design consultancy
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Buildings
Home Improvement
Kitchens
Bathrooms
Plumbing
DIY
Role
What you would be doing
aws infrastructure
iac
terraform modules
ci/cd
canary releases
devops culture
- Design, implement, and manage highly available, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS) using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation). Lead the development of reusable Terraform modules and Packer images.
- Champion a DevOps culture within Wickes, promoting collaboration, shared responsibility, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate closely with development teams, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
- Implement strategies for continuous integration, continuous delivery, and continuous deployment, including blue/green deployments, canary releases, and rollbacks.
What you bring
infrastructure automation
senior engineer
docker
kubernetes
aws
ci/cd
- Infrastructure Automation
- Proven experience in a Senior Platform Engineer role, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering or Platform Engineering role.
- Excellent written, verbal, communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate new ideas and concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Solid understanding of containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes/EKS/ECS).
- Deep expertise in core AWS services such as EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, VPC, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, IAM, KMS, etc.
- Strong understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, Load Balancing) and security best practices in the cloud.
- Proven experience building and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines from scratch and optimizing existing ones.
- Expertise and hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing complex infrastructure on AWS.
- 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays
- Contributory Pension and Life Assurance
- Colleague discount
- Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme
- Flexible Hybrid working (2-3 days in Watford)
- Competitive package including an car allowance and annual bonus
- Save-as-you-earn scheme
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Company
Overview
1972
Years in Operation
The company has been providing home improvement solutions since 1972.
- a trusted name in the UK home improvement industry.
- specializes in providing DIY products, tools, and materials for both homeowners and professionals.
- known for a wide range of building materials, from timber to plumbing supplies, supporting various residential and commercial projects.
- has a strong presence in the retail sector, focusing on convenience and accessible home improvement solutions.
- This includes advice, online ordering, and delivery services.
- has grown significantly and operates numerous locations across the UK.
- evolved into a key player in the UK retail space for DIY enthusiasts and professional contractors.
- offers tools, appliances, and building products tailored for both large-scale and small home improvement tasks.
- stands out by serving both the DIY and professional markets effectively in a competitive industry.
- Customer first - we put customers at the heart of everything we do.
- Accountable - we take responsibility and deliver on our promises.
- Caring - we respect and support one another.
- Collaboration - we work together to achieve more.
- Innovation - we are always looking for ways to improve.
Net zero by 2050
Carbon emissions commitment
The company is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, reflecting a long-term sustainability goal.
- Reducing carbon emissions through energy-efficient technologies and operations.
- Offering a range of sustainable products, including energy-efficient appliances and eco-friendly building materials.
- Working with suppliers to improve sustainability practices throughout the supply chain.
- Sourcing timber products from sustainable sources (FSC certified).
- Encouraging customers to make sustainable choices with clear product labeling and advice.
30% Female Representation
Target for Senior Leadership
The company aims to achieve 30% female representation at senior leadership levels by 2025, focusing on improving gender balance within the organization.
- Ensuring diverse representation at all levels of the company.
- Implemented recruitment processes aimed at increasing diversity in all areas of the business.
- Promoting equal opportunities for all employees in training, development, and career progression.
- Partnering with organizations to provide opportunities for underrepresented groups in the workplace.
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