Platform Engineer at Zola

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fintech, BankingIndustries

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in a Platform or Site Reliability Engineering role. They should possess solid Linux administration skills, proficiency with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation, and comfort with scripting languages such as Bash or Python. Experience with public cloud platforms like AWS and strong knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes are also required. Familiarity with Kafka, service discovery tools, secrets management, and networking fundamentals are considered advantageous.

Responsibilities

The Platform Engineer will be responsible for evolving the infrastructure platform to enhance developer autonomy and contribute to the Terraform automation strategy. This role involves improving CI/CD processes and tooling, ensuring the reliability, security, and up-to-dateness of container platforms like Kubernetes, and designing scalable self-service tools to minimize operational toil. Additionally, the engineer will support infrastructure observability through metrics, tracing, and alerting, and collaborate closely with product teams to promote a culture of reliability engineering.

Skills

Platform Engineering

Infrastructure

Cloud Infrastructure

Automation

Deployment

Observability

Developer Experience

Zola

Online wedding planning and registry platform

About Zola

Zola.com is an online platform designed for couples planning their weddings. It offers a variety of services including customizable wedding invitations, venue and vendor recommendations, and a gift registry that allows couples to manage gifts, experiences, and cash funds all in one place. The platform simplifies the wedding planning process by providing tools for managing guest lists, tracking RSVPs, and meal selections. Zola stands out from competitors by allowing couples to exchange gifts for credit before they are shipped, enhancing the gift-giving experience. The company generates revenue through commissions from vendors and venues booked through its platform, as well as from the sale of wedding-related products. Zola's goal is to provide a seamless and user-friendly experience for engaged couples, making wedding planning easier and more organized.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$164.6MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries

201-500Employees