Job Title

Staff Platform Engineer

Job Description

Staff Platform Engineer

As a Staff Platform Engineer, you will be managing and supporting the Linux infrastructure and the web technologies and constantly improving the platform with the shift left approach where every developer/engineer is made self-sufficient with the platform solutions build to speed up their deliverables with advanced tools and solutions

So, who are we?

Hello, we’re IG Group. No, not Instagram – though we're a pretty big deal ourselves.

We’re a global, FTSE 250-listed company made up of a collection of progressive fintech brands in the world of online trading and investing. The best part? We’ve snapped up many awards for our top-class platforms, forward-thinking products, and incredible employee experiences.

We believe in financial freedom. And our purpose is to help ambitious people achieve it. Around 400,000 people use our groundbreaking technology and forward-thinking platforms to trade the financial products they know and love.

Did we mention we have offices in 18 countries? Yes, when you join IG Group, you'll have the chance to work across

multiple brands, with people all over the world. Join us for an exciting future and let’s innovate together!

Your role in the Team

We work with a lot of high-profile technologies and manage thousands of servers. We have a say in what we use, and how we use it. Your ideas might be implemented for everyone else to use on a daily basis. There's a lot to learn, but you'll be able to use that knowledge in real world circumstances

What you’ll do

Join the Platform team as an Staff Platform Engineer! Become the one that defines, documents and implements the platform and web stack which supports all the application layer.

Lead complex technical projects, provide architectural guidance, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality solutions.

Create documentation, templates and presentations for operational use, management and stakeholders.

Improve user experience and reduce dependency on platforms with self service tools to manage the platform

Tackle complex architectural challenges in the the Linux Infrastructure and web technologies and define standards

Delivering end-to-end automation of deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure management

Design and implement continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) for technology platforms and hosted applications.

Work to improve the reliability and performance of the next generation of distributed systems and containerized deployments

Diagnose and troubleshoot complex distributed systems handling millions of queries per second

Own implementations of new technologies while ensuring proper testing and documentation.

Continuously improve the team, tools and processes, support regular agile releases of applications and architectural improvements.

Availability to be in on-call rotation for Production issues when required.

Who we’re looking for?

You’re curious about things like the client experience, the rapid developments in tech, and the complex world of fintech regulation. You’re also a confident, creative thinker with a knack for innovating. We know that you know every problem has a solution. Here, you can try new ideas and lead the way in creating inspiring experiences for our clients and everyone around you.

We don’t fit the corporate stereotype. If you want to work for a traditional, suit-and-tie corporate that just gives you a pay cheque at the end of the month, we might not be for you. But, if you have that IG Group energy and you can stand behind what we believe in, let’s raise the bar together.

What you’ll need for this role

Must Have Skills

10+ years of experience managing the Linux Infrastructure and web technologies

Managed an estate of 1000+ hosts and performed general system administration, networking, backup and restore, monitoring and troubleshooting functions on that estate.

8 Years of experience with scripting languages (bash/Python/Go) and automating tasks with Puppet/Ansible and Redhat Satellite. Experience with custom RPM generation.

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. You will have resolved complex systems issues in your last role and have a solid understanding of the tools needed to do so.

Excellent Communication (Listening, speaking, transmission of concepts with/without examples, etc).

Calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines. You would have brought critical production systems back to life.

5 years in Network administration

Experience with monitoring tools and build observability platforms

Nice To Have Skills

Good knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (or CentOS)

Bash and one other scripting language (preferably Python or Go)

Experience with server build and management tools, such as Puppet, Ansible

Experience with CI/CD tools, such as Jenkins, Gitlab, Bitbucket, Artifactory, Nexus, etc.

Experience with public cloud (AWS EKS or GCP)

Experience supporting enterprise architectures and multi-tiered applications, web architectures and websites.

How you’ll grow

When you join IG Group, we want you to have more than a job – we want you to have a career. And you can. If you spot an opportunity, we want you to chase it. Stretch yourself, challenge your self-beliefs and go for the things you dream of. With internal and external learning opportunities, and the tools to help you skyrocket to success, we’ll support you all the way.

And these opportunities truly are endless because we have some bold targets. We plan to expand our global presence, increase revenue growth, and ultimately deliver the world’s best trading experience. We’d love to have you along for the ride.

The perks

It really is more than a job. We’ll recognize your talent and make sure that you can still have a life – at work, and outside of it. Networks, committees, awards, sports and social clubs, mentorships, volunteering opportunities, extra time off… the list goes on.

Matched giving for your fundraising activity

Flexible working hours and work-from-home opportunities

Performance-related bonuses

Insurance and medical plans

Career-focused technical and leadership training in class and online, incl. unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning platform

Contribution to gym memberships and more

A day off on your birthday

Two days’ volunteering leave per year.

Where you’ll work

We follow a hybrid working model; we reckon it’s the best of both worlds.  This model also feeds into our secret ingredients for innovation: diversity, flexibility, and close connection.

Plus, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and inclusive workforce with a lot of creative energy.

Ask our employees what their favorite thing is about working at IG, and you’ll hear an echo of ‘our culture’! That’s because you can come to work as your authentic self. The things that make you, you – like your ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, age, gender identity/expression or physical capacity – can bring a fresh perspective or new skill to our business.

That’s why we welcome people from various walks of life; and anyone who wants to help us realize our vision and strategy.

So, if you’re keen to connect with our values, and lead the charge on innovation, you know what to do.

Apply now!

Number of openings

1