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Siemens Digital Industries Software

Principal Platform Engineer

Newbury, United Kingdom

SiemensDigital Industries is an innovation leader in automation and digitalization.Closely, collaborating with partners and customers, we care about the digitaltransformation in the process and discrete industries. With our DigitalEnterprise portfolio, we provide and encourage companies of all sizes with anend-to-end set of products, solutions and services to integrate and digitalizethe entire value chain. Meaningful optimization for the specific needs of eachindustry, our outstanding portfolio supports customers to achieve greaterefficiency and flexibility. We are constantly adding innovations to itsportfolio to integrate groundbreaking future technologies. We have our globalheadquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, and have around 75,000 employees internationally.

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We'reseeking a dynamic and seasoned engineer to join our technology and innovationteam. This individual will have a pivotal role in designing and creating newtechnologies by working closely with data scientists, developers, and domainexperts.

PositionOverview:

As a Principle Multi-Cloud Runtime Platform Engineer, you'll applyspecialized knowledge of container, Kubernetes and public/private cloudinfrastructure design & operation, to assist with the development andonward operation of a multi-cloud runtime platform supporting Siemens'Xcelerator SaaS program.

You'll be a senior member of a dynamic, cross-functional, geographicallydispersed team, ultimately accountable for the technical deliverables of theplatform engineering teams comprising a growing team of 25staff. Your team comprises subject matters experts from platformarchitecture, infrastructure engineering, software engineering, DEVOPS,security, networks, firewalls, computing & storage to deliver a global,powerful, scalable, cost efficient, highly available platform that meets theevolving needs of the business.

You will create and maintain PaaS environments that meet service levelagreements; support the resource requirements of the development, QA andcustomer value realization teams; enable CI/CD; meet ISO27001 & SOC2standards and produce comprehensive internal and end user documentation.

This position makes significant contributions towards the delivery DevOpssolutions that support best-in-class cloud based microserviceapplications. Recognized by peers as a strong collaborator. Mustexcel in a team environment that changes with new technology adoption andevolving customer requirements. Has excellent English written and verbalcommunication skills.

Responsibilities:
  1. Technical Leadership:
  • Lead the design and implementation of complex platform solutions, leveraging your expertise in cloud computing, distributed systems, and infrastructure as code.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a global platform engineering team of 25 staff & growing, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
  • Drive technical innovation and stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends.
  • Architectural Design:
    • Define the technical architecture and design patterns for the platform, working with platform architecture team, ensuring scalability, availability, reliability, and performance.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into scalable and robust solutions.
    • Conduct architectural reviews and provide recommendations to optimize system performance and efficiency.
    • Define & maintain technical approaches and processes that enable the platform and organisation to scale efficiently and reliable, always taking the right path instead of the easy path.
  • Platform Development:
    • Lead the development and implementation of platform features and enhancements, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and security guidelines.
    • Drive the adoption of automation and infrastructure as code practices to streamline deployment and operations.
    • Perform code reviews and provide technical guidance to ensure the quality and maintainability of the codebase.
  • Infrastructure Management:
    • Manage and optimize the platform infrastructure, including cloud services, containers, orchestration systems, and monitoring tools.
    • Implement automated solutions for provisioning, configuration management, and scaling of infrastructure components.
    • Monitor system performance and reliability, proactively identifying and addressing issues to ensure uptime and availability.
  • Collaboration and Communication:
    • Collaborate closely with product management, software engineering, and other stakeholders to define platform requirements and prioritize initiatives.
    • Communicate technical concepts and solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
    • Foster strong relationships with external partners, vendors, and open-source communities to drive collaboration and innovation.

    Requirements:

    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
    • Technical Leadership of PAAS, IAAS or Software Development team, driving business outcomes and influencing business direction, systems & culture
    • Extensive experience in platform engineering or a related role, with a proven track record of designing and implementing scalable and reliable solutions.
    • Deep expertise in cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
    • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go, along with strong system design and architecture skills.
    • Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and agile methodologies.
    • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and influence decision-making.
    • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on driving results and continuous improvement.
    • Advanced working knowledge with Amazon Web Services (AWS) services: ECS, EKS, S3, VPC, Lambda, Networking, IAM at advanced level
    • Advanced working knowledge with networking and security threat models
    • Advanced programing & scripting - Python, Go, sh/bash
    • Advanced working knowledge of LINUX OS and open source ecosystem
    • Advanced working knowledge with system automation of highly scalable environments
    • Advanced system administration experience, including troubleshooting, support, mentorship/training and oversight
    • Advanced knowledge of design & implementation of GitOps processes
    • Ability to adopt and extend continuous integration and testing processes, GitLab-CI experience preferred
    • Ability to manage goals, track milestones and report on status
    • Advanced working knowledge automation tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Jenkins ..)

    Whyus?

    Workingat Siemens Software means flexibility - Choosing between working at home andthe office at other times is the norm here. We offer great benefits andrewards, as you'd expect from a world leader in industrial software.

    We arean equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do notdiscriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex,gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteranstatus, or disability status.

    AtSiemens, we are always challenging ourselves to build a better future. We needthe most innovative and diverse Digital Minds to develop tomorrow's reality.

    SiemensIndustry Software is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminateunlawfully on the grounds of age, disability, gender assignment, marriage, andcivil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex,sexual orientation, or trade union membership.

    If youwant to make a difference - make it with us!

    Client-provided location(s): Newbury, UK
    Job ID: Siemens_Digital-418199-en-4
    Employment Type: Other

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Health Insurance
      • Health Reimbursement Account
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Life Insurance
      • Short-Term Disability
      • Long-Term Disability
      • FSA
      • FSA With Employer Contribution
      • HSA
      • HSA With Employer Contribution
      • Fitness Subsidies
      • On-Site Gym
      • Pet Insurance
      • Mental Health Benefits
      • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Parental Benefits

      • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
      • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
      • Family Support Resources
      • On-site/Nearby Childcare
      • Adoption Leave
    • Work Flexibility

      • Flexible Work Hours
      • Remote Work Opportunities
      • Hybrid Work Opportunities
      • Work-From-Home Stipend
    • Office Life and Perks

      • Commuter Benefits Program
      • Casual Dress
      • Happy Hours
      • Snacks
      • Some Meals Provided
      • Company Outings
      • On-Site Cafeteria
      • Holiday Events
    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Paid Vacation
      • Unlimited Paid Time Off
      • Paid Holidays
      • Personal/Sick Days
      • Sabbatical
      • Leave of Absence
      • Volunteer Time Off
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K)
      • 401(K) With Company Matching
      • Pension
      • Company Equity
      • Stock Purchase Program
      • Performance Bonus
      • Relocation Assistance
      • Financial Counseling
      • Profit Sharing
    • Professional Development

      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Learning and Development Stipend
      • Promote From Within
      • Mentor Program
      • Shadowing Opportunities
      • Access to Online Courses
      • Lunch and Learns
      • Internship Program
      • Work Visa Sponsorship
      • Leadership Training Program
      • Associate or Rotational Training Program