Platform Engineer (Developer Experience) (Fintech)

TL;DR

Platform Engineer (Developer Experience) (Fintech): Architecting the future of how Zopa builds software by building internal CLI tools, automation providers, and self-service platforms. Focus on designing templates and workflows to move microservices onto GitHub Actions, analyzing DORA/DX metrics, and mentoring junior engineers.

Location: This hybrid role requires you to come to our London office 2-3 days a week. You'll also have the option of working from abroad for up to 120 days a year. Subject to having the right to work in the country of choice

Company

hirify.global is redefining what it feels like to work in finance, building a business that empowers everyone to aim high, every day, to move finance forward.

What you will do

• Architect the platform evolution by designing templates and workflows to move microservices onto GitHub Actions.
• Engage with stakeholders by meeting with product squads to identify friction points and writing technical RFCs to solve them.
• Optimize data-driven processes by analyzing DORA/DX metrics to prove that your tools have increased delivery experience.
• Mentor mid-level and associate engineers through pairing and high-standard code reviews.

Requirements

• Programming Knowledge: Experience writing high-quality Go code to build APIs, CLIs, tools and automation providers, but open to anyone with a deep knowledge of a similar language (Java, Kotlin, .Net).
• Platform Visionary: Build self-service platforms that allow people to easily deploy stuff for themselves.
• CI/CD Specialist: Deep, production-level experience with GitHub Actions and Jenkins is essential.
• Infrastructure Native: Power user of Kubernetes and AWS (including Lambdas).
• Proactive Communicator: Comfortable presenting to stakeholders, writing clear documentation, and acting as the "face" of the DevX team.
• The "Product" Mindset: Experience with measuring success based on quantitate and qualitative metrics (developer sentiment, speed, cost).

Nice to have

• Languages: Advanced-level Go would be ideal but not mandatory. Familiarity with Java, Kotlin, or .NET is a plus.
• Orchestration: Advanced Kubernetes, ArgoCD, and Terraform.
• Tooling: Experience with Vault, Knative, and observability tools like Splunk, and Honeycomb.
• Metrics: A track record of using data to drive engineering improvements (Platforms like GetDX or LinearB).
• Experience in high-growth startups or tech-first organizations.
• Contributions to open-source DevX or CNCF projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible ways of working valuing face-to-face collaboration and a good work-life balance.
• Hybrid role requires you to come to our London office 2-3 days a week.
• Option of working from abroad for up to 120 days a year.
• Diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds.
• DE&I forum made up of Zopians wanting to make a difference.
• Culture where everyone can bring their full self to work.