Platform Engineer [Manchester – Hybrid]
About Finova – Finova is the UK’s largest financial services technology provider, supporting one in every five mortgages nationwide. Our cloud‑native solutions enable more than 60 banks and specialist lenders, managing over £50 billion in loans annually and supporting the digital servicing of more than 650,000 UK borrower accounts.
About the Role
As a Platform Engineer you are a driving force behind the stability and evolution of Finova’s multi‑cloud ecosystem. You bridge the gap between infrastructure and software delivery, ensuring our engineering teams can deploy securely and at pace. Your work is mission‑critical; from optimizing our AWS and Azure environments to refining CI/CD workflows, you will directly impact the efficiency of a platform that processes £50 billion in loans annually.
What you will be doing
* Multi‑cloud orchestration – Managing and scaling robust infrastructure across AWS and Azure using Terraform to ensure consistency and high availability.
* CI/CD evolution – Owning and optimizing deployment pipelines within Buildkite and GitHub to reduce lead times while maintaining quality gates.
* Security‑first engineering – Proactively hardening platforms by integrating automated security scanning and compliance‑as‑code into every layer of the stack.
* Championing developer experience – Building self‑service tools and documentation that empower developers to manage their own services.
* Driving operational excellence – Leading initiatives in cost optimization and resource tagging to ensure our cloud footprint remains lean.
* Designing for resilience – Implementing the next generation of platform architecture with a heavy focus on observability and disaster recovery.
* Fostering culture – Removing technical and cultural bottlenecks to support a high‑velocity, modern engineering organization.
Qualifications
* Proven experience managing production workloads in AWS (essential) and Azure (highly desirable).
* Deep proficiency with Terraform for managing complex, multi‑environment infrastructures.
* Strong background in CI/CD tools, specifically Buildkite and GitHub Actions.
* Experience implementing identity, secret, and encryption management in regulated financial environments.
* Passion for removing developer friction and fostering a “you build it, you run it” culture.
* Analytically minded – able to identify and fix system bottlenecks related to latency, cost, or process.
* Effective communicator – able to translate complex infrastructure concepts into clear, actionable guidance for the wider engineering team.
What we offer
* Hybrid working – Office‑based with flexibility to work remotely as needed.
* Private medical insurance – Comprehensive health cover with the option to add family to your plan.
* Life assurance and income protection – Providing peace of mind for the future.
* Family‑friendly policies – Enhanced policy covering maternity, paternity and additional time off for life changes.
* Work from anywhere – Employees can work abroad for up to four weeks each year with approval.
* Flexible holiday package – 25 days paid holiday allowance plus all public holidays, with holiday trading available.
* Company pension scheme – Salary exchange allowing tax savings and future security.
* Employee assistance programme – 24/7 confidential counselling helpline for mental health support.
* Electric car scheme – Brand‑new electric vehicle with salary sacrifice benefit.
* Health cash plan – Reimbursement for everyday healthcare costs.
* Gym discounts – Significant savings on annual memberships at over 3,000 gyms and leisure centres.
* Team culture perks – Fresh fruit and snacks, weekly socials and events to keep spirit high.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re passionate about this role but do not meet all the criteria, we encourage you to discuss how your skills and experiences align with our needs.
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