Cloud Platform Engineer at bet365 · Manchester

companyDescription We’re one of the world’s leading online gambling companies, revolutionising the industry since 2000. Founded by Denise Coates CBE, we now employ over 10,000 people and serve over 120 million customers in 26 languages. We empower our employees to push boundaries and explore new ideas, cultivating a culture that celebrates and rewards creativity. This offers employees a wealth of growth opportunities, giving them the opportunity to make a real impact in the world of online gambling. As a forward-thinking company, we’re breaking new ground in software innovation too, redefining what’s possible for our global worldwide. Our focus on In-Play betting has solidified our market-leading position, featuring more than 1.38 million In-Play sporting events a year. With over 750 concurrent sporting fixtures at peak and more live sports streamed than anyone else in Europe (750,000), we handle over 6 million HTTP requests daily and process more than 1.5 million bets per hour at peak. jobDescription As a Cloud Platform Engineer, you will help to build, operate, and enhance our expanding Google Cloud environments. The Cloud Platform team is currently undertaking an initiative to establish a public cloud capability that aligns with our existing on-premise expertise. This aims to create a seamless hybrid operating model that effectively meets the dynamic needs of our Business and customers. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about working on innovative initiatives and can make an immediate impact and support the continued growth of the Business. You will utilise your expertise in a dynamic and challenging environment, playing a key role in the development and support of our cloud infrastructure. In this role, you will have the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a talented team of professionals, while receiving comprehensive support and training to facilitate your growth and development. This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company’s hybrid working from home policy. qualifications Significant and broad public cloud experience at scale preferably with Google Cloud. Strong knowledge of Projects, Folders, IAM and Billing within the core platform. Familiar operating with Infrastructure as Code using industry standard tooling, preferably Terraform and associated methodologies. Proficiency in utilising custom automation and scripting using tools such as G-Cloud, CLI, Bash, Python and Golang. Detailed understanding of modern platform stacks such as Kubernetes or GKE and affiliated technologies, including service mesh/ingress, CI/CD, monitoring stacks, and security instruments. Strong understanding of networking in Public Cloud environments. Clear grasp of security considerations when operating in the public cloud. Practical understanding of financial management in the cloud and FinOps concepts. additionalInformation Maintaining and improving our cloud platform and acting as a key escalation point when required. Taking accountability for the end-to-end delivery of public cloud pathfinder initiatives. Collaborating  to advocate, influence and lead technical aspects of our transition to the public cloud. Working with the team to embed the cloud platform team in the operational running of the wider technology function. Supporting and consulting with stakeholders. Driving engineering excellence across the team by fostering modern engineering practices and processes. Working alongside the team to develop the next iteration of self-serve automation technologies. By applying to us you are agreeing to share your Personal Data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice - https://www.bet365careers.com/privacy-policy At bet365, we're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued. Where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of their background. We're Never Ordinary, and we're always striving to be better. If you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please don’t hesitate to reach out.