Junior Platform Engineer

Whether you're a recent graduate, a bootcamp completer, or have some commercial experience, we'd love to hear from you!

Our client is on a relentless mission to harness the power of data-driven insights, revolutionising their products, streamlining operations, and steering strategic choices. As they continue their remarkable trajectory of growth and innovation, they are in search of an accomplished and forward-thinking Junior Platform Engineer, to join them in their mission to becoming a disruptor in the FinTech space.

The Platform Engineer will play a key part in overseeing and maintaining the technology infrastructure that supports our clients software platform. The main focus of this role is to ensure the platform operates efficiently, securely, and is able to scale effectively.

What are we looking for…

At our core, we value collaboration and psychological safety. Join us and thrive in an environment!

• Experience with Linux operating systems
• Familiarity with SQL databases (SQL Server a plus)
• Basic knowledge of cloud platforms, especially AWS (CloudFront, API Gateway, or RDS experience a plus)
• Understanding of REST APIs and system integration
• Basic understanding of networking fundamentals
• Strong foundational programming skills (any language)
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes a plus)
• Willingness to learn Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform)
• Understanding of DevOps principles and tooling

Get in touch with Joely Callaghan directly at Synchro to find out more!

Role: Platform Engineer

Location: London – Hybrid working approach – 3 days in the office, 2 days remote

Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 + a superb benefits package, including stock options