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Principal Engineer - Core Cloud Platform in UK

  • AlphaSense
  • Full time
  • Email
  • Remote

Responsibilities

  • Own the architectural roadmap for the cloud, Kubernetes, and storage platform.
  • Own the cloud-side configuration and Helm chart layer used by platform services.
  • Build a cell registry and automate provisioning of new cells and environments.
  • Design a reusable cross-cell gate mechanism for standardized checkpoints.
  • Operate and evolve cloud, Kubernetes, and data storage infrastructure at scale.
  • Make upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management routine across hundreds of clusters.
  • Improve infrastructure security, reliability, cost efficiency, and performance.
  • Establish platform standards, reduce duplication, and enable self-service and agentic workflows.
  • Build tooling and AI-powered integrations that reduce operational complexity.
  • Architect, design, and implement simple, maintainable solutions while leading ambitious technical roadmaps.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience with Kubernetes, its components, containerization, and AWS cloud.
  • A proven track record operating Kubernetes and cloud-based production SaaS systems at scale.
  • Experience managing Kubernetes as a large fleet with hundreds of clusters.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL, MongoDB, ClickHouse, and Elasticsearch data stores.
  • Strong operational and troubleshooting skills across Kubernetes, databases, and messaging systems.
  • Deep understanding of networking and production use of service meshes and gateways.
  • Experience separating infrastructure configuration from application code at scale.
  • Experience with cell-based, multi-tenant, or multi-region architectures.
  • Proficiency in Python and Golang.
  • Experience with high-performing CI/CD practices and agentic workflows.
  • Ability and willingness to design, lead, influence, and deliver ambitious technical roadmaps.
  • Preferred experience includes Vespa, end-to-end automated provisioning, large Kubernetes fleet lifecycle management, and HashiCorp Vault or similar secret-management systems.

AlphaSense

AlphaSense is the technology behind the business world’s most important decisions – from Wall Street to boardrooms across every major industry. Trusted by over 6,500 leading companies – including 88% of the S&P 100, 80% of top global banks, and all 20 of the world’s largest pharmaceutical firms –...

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