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locations
London, UK
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 2 Days Ago
job requisition id
JR_7086
Let’s be #BrilliantTogether Principal Platform Engineer – LondonISS Stoxx is seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to bring expert-level technical leadership to the development and deployment of our cutting-edge financial intelligence platform. We are in the early stages of a full scale re-architecting of our on-prem estate to a modern componentised set of solutions using GCP technologies. In this IC role, you will collaborate with Principal Engineers to own and evolve our platform architecture and interpret requirements and enterprise policies into requirements that deliver clear value. You’ll be an advocate of our platform architecture and solutions, demonstrating technical principles and business value.You’ll be able to demonstrate comfort and success in a matrixed organisation where reporting lines do not dictate technical direction – in a culture where the global Platform Engineering function collaborate to achieve shared success. You understand that platform engineering is a service function that enables other teams to deliver value and have proven approaches to balance reactive and proactive work.You’ll be a humble expert, willing and able to meet people at their level and both help them and learn from them. You’ll lead by example, using data and proof-of-concepts to bring people along and make them successful. You’ll own deliverables as well as co-developing solutions with your peers and colleagues, to help other develop. Responsibilities:
Drive the architecture, development and operation of Stoxx's GCP platform infrastructure
Ensure the platform's scalability, reliability, and efficiency meets business and client requirements
Develop, build and support a robust CI/CD pipeline and observability stack
Lead cross-functional teams to implement the platform roadmap
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance pipeline performance and customer satisfaction
Keep abreast of emerging trends and technologies in cloud management and operation, and promote them across engineering and business functions
Act as a mentor for other team members, advising on best practice, technology and processes
Requirements:
At least 10 years' experience in platform engineering, with a focus on cloud solutions and implementations
Experience implementing developer self-service / developer experience portals
Strong experience of application modernisation and cloud migration programs
Experience with the development and deployment of large-scale, complex technology platforms
Deep understanding of GCP products across database, serverless, containerization and API
Advanced level expertise in Terraform
Extensive experience in designing and implementing DevOps practices
Experience with two or more CI/CD solutions
Experience coaching and mentoring high-performing teams
Pragmatic experience using agile to deliver incremental value
Experience working in a global or multinational team setting
Strong documentation, communication and collaboration skills
Proven ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
Focus on simplicity, automation and observability
Expertise in Python, GitHub Actions, Apigee, Airflow
Expertise in Observability tooling such as Prometheus/Grafana, ELK, Splunk or similar
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field #LI-TG1 #IT #MIDSENIOR #engineering #STOXXWhat you can expect from usOur people are the moving force behind ISS STOXX. We are dedicated to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry and empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their career, health, financial and personal well-being. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We are invested in our people and are working every day to ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire one another. Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.About ISS STOXX
ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients
identify
investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our
expertise
to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit.
STOXX and DAX indices
comprise
a global and comprehensive family of more than 17,000 strictly
rules
-based and transparent indices. Best known for the leading European equity indices EURO STOXX 50, STOXX Europe 600 and DAX, the portfolio of index solutions consists of total market, benchmark, blue-chip, sustainability, thematic and factor-based indices covering a complete set of
world
, regional and country markets. STOXX and DAX indices are licensed to more than 550 companies around the world for benchmarking purposes and as
underlyings
for ETFs, futures and options, structured products, and passively managed investment funds. STOXX Ltd., part of the ISS STOXX group of companies, is the administrator of the STOXX and DAX indices under the European Benchmark Regulation.
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Let's empower, collaborate, and inspire one another. Let's be #BrilliantTogether!ISS STOXX GmbH, through its group companies, is a leading provider of comprehensive and data-centric research and technology solutions that help capital market participants identify investment opportunities, detect qualitative and quantitative portfolio company risks, and meet evolving regulatory requirements. With roots dating back to 1985, we today deliver world-class benchmark and custom indices across asset classes and geographies and serve as a premier source of independent corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence research, data, and related offerings. Our products and services give clients the scale and leverage they need to grow their business more effectively and efficiently. ISS STOXX, which is majority owned by Deutsche Börse Group, is comprised of more than 3,400 professionals operating across 33 global locations in 19 countries. Its approximately 6,400 clients include many of the world’s leading institutional investors who turn to ISS STOXX for its objective and varied offerings, as well as companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk mitigation as a shareholder value enhancing measure. Clients rely on ISS STOXX’s expertise to help them make informed decisions to benefit their stakeholders.
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