Platform Engineer (Full Stack)
On site
London, United Kingdom
Full Time
14-03-2025
Job Specifications
Clarksons Research is the leading global provider of intelligence and research across shipping, trade, offshore and energy. Respected worldwide, the Clarksons Research team of over 150 experts provides powerful data, analytics and insights through a range of online platforms, reports, valuations and consultancy work. Clarksons Research is part of the Clarksons Group, the world’s leading integrated shipping services provider and a FTSE 250 company.
The Role:
As a Platform Engineer, you will play a critical role in implementing and maintaining our big data infrastructure on the Azure cloud platform. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration and performance of data solutions, enabling our clients to leverage data for strategic insights.
· Develop and maintain scalable big data solutions using Azure technologies
· Implement and manage cost-effective data pipelines, ensuring data quality and integrity
· Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to optimise data workflows
· Monitor and troubleshoot performance issues across our platform
· Ensure security and compliance standards are met
· Stay current with the latest advancements in Azure and big data technologies, including open-source tools
Profile of ideal candidate:
· Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
· Strong communication and collaboration abilities
· Hands-on, dependable, quality-conscious and result driven
· Flexible and able to adapt to new ideas with a can-do attitude
· Keen to develop their skills as our platform evolves
Technology stack (experience in as many of these is preferable):
· Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
· Cloud Platforms - Azure / AWS
· Containerization - Docker/Kubernetes
· Infrastructure as Code - Bicep, Terraform, Azure Resource Manager
· CI/CD - Azure DevOps
· Monitoring Systems - Azure App Insights, Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana
Salary Competitive (dependent on experience) plus bonus and benefits
Location London/Midlands/Hybrid
Number of vacancies 1-2
Start date Q2 2025
Vacancy type Full-time, permanent post
Further details https://www.clarksons.net/about-us
https://www.linkedin.com/company/clarksons-research/
How to apply CV and cover letter, quoting reference CRSL/RES-DEV/ENGR/710, to Apeksha Mehta:
recruitment.crs@clarksons.com
Closing date 31st March 2025 (though applications accepted immediately)
About the Company
Clarksons Research, the data and analytics arm of Clarksons, are market leaders in the provision of independent data, intelligence and analysis around shipping, trade, offshore and energy transition in the maritime context. Millions of data points are processed and analysed each day by a team of dedicated experts to provide trusted and insightful intelligence to thousands of organisations across maritime, typically via recurring revenue agreements. Better data for better decisions. Know more
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