Platform Operations Engineer at Glean

Hi there. We are Glean, and we are on a mission to help one million students become better learners by 2026. We create award-winning study software that builds confidence and improves learning outcomes, currently supporting hundreds of thousands of students across more than 800 colleges and universities globally. As one of the fastest-growing tech companies in the North, we have a team of over 100 people based in the UK, with our headquarters in Leeds. We are looking for a talented Platform Operations Engineer to join our growing team and help us continue to scale our impact.

What you'll be doing

• You will manage and optimize our cloud infrastructure by embedding Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD best practices to support our engineering teams.
• You will take ownership of our observability strategy by improving application monitoring, logging, and alerting, while promoting the use of SLOs and SLIs.
• You will advocate for automation to reduce repetitive tasks and guide other team members in building efficient, sustainable deployment workflows.

What you'll bring

We are looking for a senior-level engineer who is passionate about building robust systems and fostering a collaborative culture. You should have experience with the following:

• Strong proficiency in scripting and programming using Python or Bash for automation purposes.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure automation.
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms, specifically AWS or Google Cloud.
• Experience managing containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to mentor others and contribute to a positive, inclusive team environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate your ideas clearly while remaining open to the perspectives of others.

What you'll get

The salary for this position is between £54,000 and £61,000 per year, depending on your experience. You will also enjoy the following benefits:

• A hybrid work model with flexible hours to help you balance your professional and personal life.
• The option for remote work if you live more than 50 miles from our Leeds office.
• A generous individual learning budget to support your professional development.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave policies.