Senior Platform Engineer

ABOUT US

HyperDev is a new developer-focused spin-out within the HyperionDev ecosystem, one of the world’s leading providers of accelerated tech education. Our mission at HyperDev is to help people Write Code Right and 10x their impact by radically improving how developers build, learn, and grow in their work using generative AI.

We’re building the first tool that truly bridges the gap between low-code platforms and full-scale programming. By abstracting code into natural language, developers maintain full control over logic and behaviour while eliminating the friction of syntax and boilerplate. Our founding team comprises engineers who have worked on generative AI models at OpenAI (as recently as 2024) and technical leaders behind a BAFTA-winning video game renowned for its innovation.

HyperionDev, our parent organisation, is one of the largest and most recognised coding education providers in EMEA. We partner with world-class universities, including Imperial College London, The London School of Economics, and The University of Edinburgh, to deliver industry-driven coding bootcamps that fast-track learners into meaningful tech careers. Backed by Meta and the UK government’s Department for Education, and supported by a global community of nearly 2000 investors, HyperionDev is a profitable, high-growth scaleup shaping the future of tech education.

By joining HyperDev, you become part of this wider mission, combining the power of cutting-edge AI with a proven model for global tech impact.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Senior Platform Engineer, you will lead the design, implementation, and management of scalable and secure AWS infrastructure and platform solutions. The role involves deploying cloud-based systems, optimising performance, and ensuring reliability while adhering to best practices and security standards. You will manage infrastructure as code, automate processes, and maintain high availability of services, you'll design and implement solutions meeting business requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters (EKS)

• Design, deploy, and maintain the AWS infrastructure to support the organisation's applications and services.

• Implement and manage security measures to protect the AWS environment.

• Design and manage observability infrastructure using tools like CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, and distributed tracing tools to monitor system health and performance.

• Create and maintain documentation related to AWS infrastructure architecture, processes, and procedures.

• Participate in capacity planning and scalability efforts to meet business demands.

• Collaborate with development teams to optimise application performance on the AWS platform.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in AWS infrastructure and cloud technologies.

• Build and maintain orchestration services and APIs that power the platform's infrastructure provisioning.

• Write and review code, ensuring high standards in coding and programming practices.

• Integrate infrastructure solutions with backend services for seamless operations.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• In-depth knowledge of AWS services and infrastructure architecture.

• Proficiency in scripting languages like python, bash and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or Opentofu.

• Strong understanding of network concepts and protocols.

• Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines and related tools.

• Knowledge of GitHub or other similar code repositories is an advantage

• Experience with security measures and best practices in AWS.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities.

• Proficient in coding and backend development, with experience in languages like Python, Java, or Node.js.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum

• Minimum of 5 years in a Platform Engineer, DevOps or Infrastructure Engineer role, with a focus on building scalable and highly available systems.

• Deep expertise in Docker and mandatory, proven experience with Kubernetes (especially AWS EKS) for dynamic resource allocation, auto-scaling, and managing short-lived, isolated environments.

• Expert-level proficiency in Terraform for defining and managing all cloud infrastructure, including Kubernetes clusters, networking, and security.

• Strong, hands-on knowledge of core AWS services such as EC2, VPC, S3, RDS/DynamoDB, Lambda, IAM, and CloudWatch for building, monitoring, and securing the orchestration platform.

• Advanced proficiency in Python for developing custom automation, API integrations, and the core orchestration logic, supplemented by strong Bash scripting skills.

• Ability to design and implement robust, multi-tenant architectures, ensuring secure isolation for developer environments.

• Solid grasp of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) and experience securely exposing services using tools like Application Load Balancers or Kubernetes ingress controllers.

• Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues in a distributed infrastructure.

• Strong communication and documentation skills to work effectively with developers and other stakeholders.

Preferred

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred but not essential.

• AWS certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer.

• Strong in Ubuntu or other Linux technologies

• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) and managing Kubernetes applications with Helm.

• Deep understanding of security best practices, particularly for hardening multi-tenant cloud environments.

• Direct experience with lightweight virtualisation technologies like Firecracker for optimising performance and startup times.

• Knowledge of other cloud platforms, such as Azure or Google Cloud.

BENEFITS

Hybrid working: We are a hybrid-friendly organisation and offer flexible work options. Remote working options are available for candidates not in proximity of a HyperionDev campus

Join the heart of tech in Africa, the US, and Europe: You'll work with the best of the best and rub shoulders with the world leaders in edtech, developer education, and developer assessments. Join one of the most ambitious and highest performing tech companies in the space, with a founding team that draws experience from top tech companies.

Life-changing work: Solve real problems that make education and tech careers accessible to those who need it most: you're allowed to brag about it.

OUR VALUES

We believe that generative artificial intelligence has a potential to give an ultimate advantage for every specialist and we want to provide the necessary tools to enable this.