Pi-Shaped Platform Software Engineer

Description The Pi Shaped Software Engineer / Platform Developer builds and maintains the components of the central platform that all software engineering teams consume to accelerate delivery and reduce friction. We operate as a high-value technology consultancy, meaning our developers are versatile, “Pi-shaped” practitioners with deep roots in Software Engineering alongside a second deep leg in Platform/DevOps. We are proudly building an AI-Native culture, leveraging modern AI tooling to flex across languages and supercharge delivery. Working directly with clients, the developer treats platform engineering as a product, ensures exceptional communication, and helps embedded delivery squads integrate platform assets into product teams. Requirements Pi-shaped engineering fundamentals: Strong software engineering background with a natural evolution into DevOps, Test, and Platform Engineering. Modern language proficiency: Solid experience in at least one modern language (TypeScript, Python, or Java preferred). Language requirements can be flexed for AI power-users who use AI assistance to rapidly adapt to new stacks. Hands-on experience with Claude Code (or equivalent agentic CLI tooling — Cursor, Codex CLI, Cline, Aider): writing skills, configuring MCP servers, and using AI tooling as part of daily development workflow. Understanding of AI-native development practices: prompt-first workflows, AI pair programming, agent-assisted development, and the ability to speak confidently about AI value to clients. Genuine interest in developer experience: designs documentation, examples, and defaults so consuming teams can self-serve rather than raise tickets. Working knowledge of GitLab CI or comparable (GitHub Actions, Jenkins) — able to build and debug pipeline configurations. Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code concepts (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes basics). Consultative mindset & spot-on communication: able to communicate effectively with client stakeholders, explain complex architecture simply, and identify commercial/value-add opportunities. Good documentation skills: able to write clear guides, READMEs, and integration instructions for other engineers. Collaborative working style: comfortable asking questions, pairing with senior engineers, and supporting client teams consuming your output. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience with developer portal tooling (Spotify Backstage, or similar) is a massive plus. Exposure to platform-as-a-product practices — thinking of templates, APIs, and tooling as products with users, not just artefacts to publish. Background in DevOps or site reliability (monitoring, alerting, incident response). Experience with package management and publishing (npm, PyPI, internal registries). Previous experience in a platform team, consultancy, or shared services engineering function. Job responsibilities Build and maintain CI/CD templates, pipeline components, and automation scripts that are made centrally available to engineering teams. Implement Claude Code (or equivalent agentic CLI tooling) skills and MCP servers based on designs from senior team members — testing, documenting, and iterating based on squad feedback. Support the golden path tooling: maintaining project templates, updating scaffolding tools, and ensuring templates stay current with evolving standards. Keep platform assets centrally available: publishing new versions across the relevant channels (component repos, package registries, deployed agent services), running compatibility checks, updating documentation, and triaging integration issues reported by delivery squads. Assist delivery squads and client teams with platform integration questions — helping them consume platform assets correctly and debugging issues at the platform boundary. Act as a trusted consultant: engaging with client stakeholders to articulate technical value, support technical discoveries, and deliver consultative value-add. Write and maintain documentation for all platform components, ensuring delivery squads can self-serve where possible. Participate in design reviews and contribute to the architectural evolution of the platform. What we offer Our goal is to build an inclusive positive culture where everyone can feel comfortable being themselves, empowering people to create their own high standards and therefore more value. We work together to promote fairness while recognising, valuing and embracing differences – providing a transparent support structure and generous training budget to help our people develop skills to progress their career. Our region supports a hybrid model that can flex across a wide spectrum of working options determined by business, customer and individual needs. You'll benefit from a comprehensive health and wellness plan, private healthcare (clinical and mental wellbeing), discounted gym memberships, and in office yoga sessions and massages. We offer a fantastic benefits package including a competitive pension scheme and recognition schemes through bonus/reward initiatives. Colleagues are entitled to an annual volunteering day – so you can take time to support a cause close to your heart. We also love to stay social with trips to the zoo, quiz nights, sports events, theatre trips and much more. We are an equal opportunities employer. It is our policy to promote an environment free from discrimination, harassment and victimisation, and we actively welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for this vacancy. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments. If you require any adjustments for the application process, the interview, or the job itself, or if you need this information in an accessible format, please contact uki-careers@globallogic.com. About GlobalLogic GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.