Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team As Senior Social Media Executive, you'll join our Brand & Communications team and play a key role in bringing our social and community strategy to life. Reporting into the Head of Social and Community, you'll help drive meaningful engagement with our members across social media and community platforms, ensuring our content, conversations and presence support wider brand, marketing and business goals. This role sits at the heart of how we show up for our members day to day. You'll manage our social media presence for both Blue Light Card and Defence Discount Service, working closely with teams across brand, partnerships, content and member operations to deliver the right message, in the right place, at the right time. It's a hands on role for someone who understands the power of community, thrives in a fast paced environment and enjoys balancing planned activity with real time engagement. What You'll Do Manage the day to day social media presence across owned channels, community forums and wider spaces where our members are active Develop and own the social media content calendar for both brands, ensuring content is timely, relevant and member first Drive engagement through community led messaging that builds trust, connection and conversation Work closely with the partnerships team to deliver partner and member focused content, including campaigns, competitions and offers Collaborate with member operations to support customer queries, ensure consistent experiences and moderate community forums Plan, execute and measure experimental social content alongside the Head of Content Marketing Create social media assets or brief designers and agencies to deliver high quality content across formats Measure and report on social performance, using insights and trends to inform a test and learn approach What You'll Bring Proven experience in social media and community management within a marketing or communications role Experience working with community driven or membership based audiences Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan ahead while reacting quickly to emerging opportunities Excellent communication skills and confidence working cross functionally with multiple teams Hands on experience using social media and community management tools Confidence creating or commissioning social content across image and video formats Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines A proactive, self starting mindset with a genuine passion for community and engagement Our Culture Our mission is simple - make heroes happy. Our members are the real life heroes who keep us all safe, cared for, and thriving. It's what gets us up in the morning and pushes us to go further, think bigger, and create something that truly matters. By focusing on their happiness, we create amazing experiences, deliver unrivalled discounts, innovative products, and world class service. We don't just follow the usual path - we look for smarter, bolder ways to deliver real impact. We take ownership, move fast, and work shoulder to shoulder to build something special. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels they belong. Different perspectives and experiences help us grow, innovate, and better reflect the communities we serve. We promote hybrid working, and value in person collaboration so encourage time in our offices, where you can make the most of our fully stocked snack drawers - either the HQ in Leicestershire, or London, Holborn office. The frequency and office location will vary depending on the role and team. We aim to be flexible, but we aren't able to offer fully remote working. What We Offer Hybrid workingand flexible hours Free parking and EV charging onsite at HQ 25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, and a buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days A company bonus scheme Your own Blue Light Card and exclusive access to thousands of discounts Generous funded BUPA medical insurance covering pre existing conditions Group auto enrolment pension plan Enhanced parental leave and absence leave Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) and mental health first aiders Great social events e.g., festive party, summer party, team socials, sports matches Regular company wide recognition events e.g. monthly Light's Up and annual Shine awards Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill out areas, bookclub, free drinks/snacks) Onsite gym at HQ (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes) Strong learning and development culture and personal growth fund
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team As Senior Social Media Executive, you'll join our Brand & Communications team and play a key role in bringing our social and community strategy to life. Reporting into the Head of Social and Community, you'll help drive meaningful engagement with our members across social media and community platforms, ensuring our content, conversations and presence support wider brand, marketing and business goals. This role sits at the heart of how we show up for our members day to day. You'll manage our social media presence for both Blue Light Card and Defence Discount Service, working closely with teams across brand, partnerships, content and member operations to deliver the right message, in the right place, at the right time. It's a hands on role for someone who understands the power of community, thrives in a fast paced environment and enjoys balancing planned activity with real time engagement. What You'll Do Manage the day to day social media presence across owned channels, community forums and wider spaces where our members are active Develop and own the social media content calendar for both brands, ensuring content is timely, relevant and member first Drive engagement through community led messaging that builds trust, connection and conversation Work closely with the partnerships team to deliver partner and member focused content, including campaigns, competitions and offers Collaborate with member operations to support customer queries, ensure consistent experiences and moderate community forums Plan, execute and measure experimental social content alongside the Head of Content Marketing Create social media assets or brief designers and agencies to deliver high quality content across formats Measure and report on social performance, using insights and trends to inform a test and learn approach What You'll Bring Proven experience in social media and community management within a marketing or communications role Experience working with community driven or membership based audiences Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan ahead while reacting quickly to emerging opportunities Excellent communication skills and confidence working cross functionally with multiple teams Hands on experience using social media and community management tools Confidence creating or commissioning social content across image and video formats Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines A proactive, self starting mindset with a genuine passion for community and engagement Our Culture Our mission is simple - make heroes happy. Our members are the real life heroes who keep us all safe, cared for, and thriving. It's what gets us up in the morning and pushes us to go further, think bigger, and create something that truly matters. By focusing on their happiness, we create amazing experiences, deliver unrivalled discounts, innovative products, and world class service. We don't just follow the usual path - we look for smarter, bolder ways to deliver real impact. We take ownership, move fast, and work shoulder to shoulder to build something special. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels they belong. Different perspectives and experiences help us grow, innovate, and better reflect the communities we serve. We promote hybrid working, and value in person collaboration so encourage time in our offices, where you can make the most of our fully stocked snack drawers - either the HQ in Leicestershire, or London, Holborn office. The frequency and office location will vary depending on the role and team. We aim to be flexible, but we aren't able to offer fully remote working. What We Offer Hybrid workingand flexible hours Free parking and EV charging onsite at HQ 25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, and a buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days A company bonus scheme Your own Blue Light Card and exclusive access to thousands of discounts Generous funded BUPA medical insurance covering pre existing conditions Group auto enrolment pension plan Enhanced parental leave and absence leave Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) and mental health first aiders Great social events e.g., festive party, summer party, team socials, sports matches Regular company wide recognition events e.g. monthly Light's Up and annual Shine awards Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill out areas, bookclub, free drinks/snacks) Onsite gym at HQ (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes) Strong learning and development culture and personal growth fund
A prominent card service provider in Leicester is looking for a Senior Social Media Executive to enhance their social media presence. You will manage day-to-day activities across platforms and develop content strategies that resonate with members. The ideal candidate has experience in social media management and community engagement. They should possess strong organizational and communication skills while thriving in a fast-paced environment. Joining us means being part of a mission to make heroes happy and create extraordinary experiences.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
A prominent card service provider in Leicester is looking for a Senior Social Media Executive to enhance their social media presence. You will manage day-to-day activities across platforms and develop content strategies that resonate with members. The ideal candidate has experience in social media management and community engagement. They should possess strong organizational and communication skills while thriving in a fast-paced environment. Joining us means being part of a mission to make heroes happy and create extraordinary experiences.
A leading tech company in Greater London is seeking a Platform Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure. The role involves driving DevOps practices and collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Candidates should have extensive experience with AWS, Infrastructure as Code tools, and CI/CD processes, along with a dedication to fostering a collaborative culture. This position offers hybrid working and competitive benefits.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
A leading tech company in Greater London is seeking a Platform Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure. The role involves driving DevOps practices and collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Candidates should have extensive experience with AWS, Infrastructure as Code tools, and CI/CD processes, along with a dedication to fostering a collaborative culture. This position offers hybrid working and competitive benefits.
A leading service organization in the UK is seeking a Full Stack Engineer to enhance their digital experiences for frontline workers. You will develop high-quality applications in a collaborative agile team, utilizing technologies like TypeScript and AWS. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in full-stack development and will be committed to high engineering standards. This position offers hybrid working and numerous benefits including a bonus scheme and enhanced parental leave.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
A leading service organization in the UK is seeking a Full Stack Engineer to enhance their digital experiences for frontline workers. You will develop high-quality applications in a collaborative agile team, utilizing technologies like TypeScript and AWS. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in full-stack development and will be committed to high engineering standards. This position offers hybrid working and numerous benefits including a bonus scheme and enhanced parental leave.
Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team At Blue Light Card, we're opening up multiple opportunities for Full Stack Engineers to join our growing Engineering team. We're committed to building meaningful digital experiences that support millions of frontline workers across the UK. Following our recent replatforming, we've created space for new ideas, greenfield development, and opportunities for engineers who want to genuinely influence the products they build. You'll work within an agile, supportive squad where collaboration is key. Our teams partner closely with Product, Design, and Data to deliver features that enhance personalisation, engagement, and the overall member experience, while giving you room to grow, experiment, and take ownership. What You'll Do Develop high-quality applications across our modern full-stack environment Build new features using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and AWS serverless technologies Contribute to maintaining strong engineering standards, testing practices, and clean code Work collaboratively with Product & Design to refine requirements and deliver predictably Help monitor production systems, resolve issues, and contribute to continuous improvement Participate in agile ceremonies, bringing ideas and insights to help the team evolve Support inclusive decision-making, encouraging diverse perspectives and shared ownership Contribute to our Engineering community through knowledge-sharing and learning sessions What You'll Bring A proven ability to deliver production-ready full-stack applications using modern TypeScript, React, and backend/serverless API patterns Confidence designing, building, and deploying solutions on AWS, including hands-on use of Serverless and Infrastructure-as-Code tooling (e.g., CDK, CloudFormation, SST) Demonstrated autonomy across the full engineering lifecycle, from technical discovery and solution design through to testing, release, and operational support A track record of maintaining high engineering standards, including clean architecture, automated testing, observability, and performance optimisation Ability to break down complex technical challenges, evaluate trade-offs, and make robust engineering decisions - without needing close direction Experience contributing within cross-functional teams, effectively representing engineering considerations to Product, Design, and stakeholders Active engagement in learning and knowledge-sharing, such as pairing, mentoring moments, contributing to documentation, or leading discussions A collaborative, inclusive approach, helping shape team standards, supporting others, and contributing to a positive and high-performing squad culture Our Culture Our mission is simple - make heroes happy. Our members are the real-life heroes who keep us all safe, cared for, and thriving. It's what gets us up in the morning and pushes us to go further, think bigger, and create something that truly matters. By focusing on their happiness, we create amazing experiences, deliver unrivalled discounts, innovative products, and world-class service. We don't just follow the usual path - we look for smarter, bolder ways to deliver real impact. We take ownership, move fast, and work shoulder to shoulder to build something special. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels they belong. Different perspectives and experiences help us grow, innovate, and better reflect the communities we serve. We promote hybrid working, and value in-person collaboration so encourage time in our offices, where you can make the most of our fully stocked snack drawers - either the HQ in Leicestershire, or London, Holborn office. The frequency and office location will vary depending on the role and team, we aim to be flexible, but we aren't able to offer fully remote working. What We Offer Hybrid working and flexible hours 35 hour working week Free parking and EV charging onsite at HQ 25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, and a buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days A company bonus scheme Your own Blue Light Card and exclusive access to thousands of discounts Great social events e.g., festive party, summer party, team socials, sports matches Regular company-wide recognition events e.g. Monthly Light's Up and The Shine awards Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, bookclub, free drinks/snacks) Onsite gym at HQ (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes) Strong learning and development culture Group auto-enrolment pension plan Enhanced parental leave and absence leave Company funded private medical insurance Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) and mental health first aiders
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team At Blue Light Card, we're opening up multiple opportunities for Full Stack Engineers to join our growing Engineering team. We're committed to building meaningful digital experiences that support millions of frontline workers across the UK. Following our recent replatforming, we've created space for new ideas, greenfield development, and opportunities for engineers who want to genuinely influence the products they build. You'll work within an agile, supportive squad where collaboration is key. Our teams partner closely with Product, Design, and Data to deliver features that enhance personalisation, engagement, and the overall member experience, while giving you room to grow, experiment, and take ownership. What You'll Do Develop high-quality applications across our modern full-stack environment Build new features using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and AWS serverless technologies Contribute to maintaining strong engineering standards, testing practices, and clean code Work collaboratively with Product & Design to refine requirements and deliver predictably Help monitor production systems, resolve issues, and contribute to continuous improvement Participate in agile ceremonies, bringing ideas and insights to help the team evolve Support inclusive decision-making, encouraging diverse perspectives and shared ownership Contribute to our Engineering community through knowledge-sharing and learning sessions What You'll Bring A proven ability to deliver production-ready full-stack applications using modern TypeScript, React, and backend/serverless API patterns Confidence designing, building, and deploying solutions on AWS, including hands-on use of Serverless and Infrastructure-as-Code tooling (e.g., CDK, CloudFormation, SST) Demonstrated autonomy across the full engineering lifecycle, from technical discovery and solution design through to testing, release, and operational support A track record of maintaining high engineering standards, including clean architecture, automated testing, observability, and performance optimisation Ability to break down complex technical challenges, evaluate trade-offs, and make robust engineering decisions - without needing close direction Experience contributing within cross-functional teams, effectively representing engineering considerations to Product, Design, and stakeholders Active engagement in learning and knowledge-sharing, such as pairing, mentoring moments, contributing to documentation, or leading discussions A collaborative, inclusive approach, helping shape team standards, supporting others, and contributing to a positive and high-performing squad culture Our Culture Our mission is simple - make heroes happy. Our members are the real-life heroes who keep us all safe, cared for, and thriving. It's what gets us up in the morning and pushes us to go further, think bigger, and create something that truly matters. By focusing on their happiness, we create amazing experiences, deliver unrivalled discounts, innovative products, and world-class service. We don't just follow the usual path - we look for smarter, bolder ways to deliver real impact. We take ownership, move fast, and work shoulder to shoulder to build something special. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels they belong. Different perspectives and experiences help us grow, innovate, and better reflect the communities we serve. We promote hybrid working, and value in-person collaboration so encourage time in our offices, where you can make the most of our fully stocked snack drawers - either the HQ in Leicestershire, or London, Holborn office. The frequency and office location will vary depending on the role and team, we aim to be flexible, but we aren't able to offer fully remote working. What We Offer Hybrid working and flexible hours 35 hour working week Free parking and EV charging onsite at HQ 25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, and a buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days A company bonus scheme Your own Blue Light Card and exclusive access to thousands of discounts Great social events e.g., festive party, summer party, team socials, sports matches Regular company-wide recognition events e.g. Monthly Light's Up and The Shine awards Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, bookclub, free drinks/snacks) Onsite gym at HQ (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes) Strong learning and development culture Group auto-enrolment pension plan Enhanced parental leave and absence leave Company funded private medical insurance Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) and mental health first aiders
Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team There's never been a better time to join Blue Light Card. We're growing rapidly and we're looking for a Data Architect who cares deeply about building supportive, secure and scalable data systems that make a genuine difference. In this role, you'll be a trusted partner across our Technology teams, working closely with both Data and Platform to shape thoughtful, well-designed foundations that help our people and our members thrive. Reporting to the Platform Lead and collaborating with the Director of Data, you'll bring clarity, connection and inclusive leadership to how we design and use data across the organisation. If you enjoy guiding others, creating simplicity out of complexity and building systems that empower teams to work confidently and responsibly, you'll feel right at home here. What You'll Do Architect and evolve AWS-based data storage, pipelines and orchestration in ways that support and enable our growing business Build strong, collaborative relationships across Data and Platform, helping teams connect, share perspectives and solve challenges together Design data structures and models that bring clarity and allow teams to access reliable, meaningful insights Champion thoughtful data governance and privacy standards that protect our members and strengthen ethical data practices Create supportive and privacy-minded approaches for anonymised and mock data to enable safe testing and innovation Lead the adoption of modern tooling, infrastructure-as-code and DevOps-for-data practices to uplift quality and consistency Mentor and empower engineers, encouraging confidence, curiosity and shared ownership Partner with BI, analytics and ML teams to deliver dependable, production-ready data flows and systems What You'll Bring Substantial experience as a Data Architect with hands on engineering responsibility in a cloud first environment Advanced expertise across AWS data services including Redshift, Glue, Lambda, S3, RDS and DynamoDB, with experience supporting production environments Strong technical skills in Python, JavaScript and SQL, with the ability to design, build and maintain high quality data pipelines A thoughtful understanding of data governance and GDPR, including privacy led design, secure handling practices and industry standard controls Demonstrated experience designing data models and data structures that balance clarity, scalability and long term reliability Experience working closely with BI, analytics or ML teams to deliver stable, well architected data solutions An ability to guide and support engineers, sharing best practices and helping teams make informed decisions with confidence Experience working in fast moving, evolving environments, with a positive record of shaping improvements, strengthening processes and promoting reproducibility Our Culture Our mission is simple - make heroes happy. Our members are the real life heroes who keep us all safe, cared for, and thriving. It's what gets us up in the morning and pushes us to go further, think bigger, and create something that truly matters. By focusing on their happiness, we create amazing experiences, deliver unrivalled discounts, innovative products, and world class service. We don't just follow the usual path - we look for smarter, bolder ways to deliver real impact. We take ownership, move fast, and work shoulder to shoulder to build something special. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels they belong. Different perspectives and experiences help us grow, innovate, and better reflect the communities we serve. We promote hybrid working, and value in person collaboration so encourage time in our offices, where you can make the most of our fully stocked snack drawers - either the HQ in Leicestershire, or London, Holborn office. The frequency and office location will vary depending on the role and team. We aim to be flexible, but we aren't able to offer fully remote working. What We Offer Hybrid workingand flexible hours Free parking and EV charging onsite at HQ 25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, and a buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days A company bonus scheme Your own Blue Light Card and exclusive access to thousands of discounts Generous funded BUPA medical insurance covering pre existing conditions Group auto enrolment pension plan Enhanced parental leave and absence leave Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) and mental health first aiders Great social events e.g., festive party, summer party, team socials, sports matches Regular company wide recognition events e.g. monthly Light's Up and annual Shine awards Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill out areas, bookclub, free drinks/snacks) Onsite gym at HQ (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes) Strong learning and development culture and personal growth fund
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team There's never been a better time to join Blue Light Card. We're growing rapidly and we're looking for a Data Architect who cares deeply about building supportive, secure and scalable data systems that make a genuine difference. In this role, you'll be a trusted partner across our Technology teams, working closely with both Data and Platform to shape thoughtful, well-designed foundations that help our people and our members thrive. Reporting to the Platform Lead and collaborating with the Director of Data, you'll bring clarity, connection and inclusive leadership to how we design and use data across the organisation. If you enjoy guiding others, creating simplicity out of complexity and building systems that empower teams to work confidently and responsibly, you'll feel right at home here. What You'll Do Architect and evolve AWS-based data storage, pipelines and orchestration in ways that support and enable our growing business Build strong, collaborative relationships across Data and Platform, helping teams connect, share perspectives and solve challenges together Design data structures and models that bring clarity and allow teams to access reliable, meaningful insights Champion thoughtful data governance and privacy standards that protect our members and strengthen ethical data practices Create supportive and privacy-minded approaches for anonymised and mock data to enable safe testing and innovation Lead the adoption of modern tooling, infrastructure-as-code and DevOps-for-data practices to uplift quality and consistency Mentor and empower engineers, encouraging confidence, curiosity and shared ownership Partner with BI, analytics and ML teams to deliver dependable, production-ready data flows and systems What You'll Bring Substantial experience as a Data Architect with hands on engineering responsibility in a cloud first environment Advanced expertise across AWS data services including Redshift, Glue, Lambda, S3, RDS and DynamoDB, with experience supporting production environments Strong technical skills in Python, JavaScript and SQL, with the ability to design, build and maintain high quality data pipelines A thoughtful understanding of data governance and GDPR, including privacy led design, secure handling practices and industry standard controls Demonstrated experience designing data models and data structures that balance clarity, scalability and long term reliability Experience working closely with BI, analytics or ML teams to deliver stable, well architected data solutions An ability to guide and support engineers, sharing best practices and helping teams make informed decisions with confidence Experience working in fast moving, evolving environments, with a positive record of shaping improvements, strengthening processes and promoting reproducibility Our Culture Our mission is simple - make heroes happy. Our members are the real life heroes who keep us all safe, cared for, and thriving. It's what gets us up in the morning and pushes us to go further, think bigger, and create something that truly matters. By focusing on their happiness, we create amazing experiences, deliver unrivalled discounts, innovative products, and world class service. We don't just follow the usual path - we look for smarter, bolder ways to deliver real impact. We take ownership, move fast, and work shoulder to shoulder to build something special. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels they belong. Different perspectives and experiences help us grow, innovate, and better reflect the communities we serve. We promote hybrid working, and value in person collaboration so encourage time in our offices, where you can make the most of our fully stocked snack drawers - either the HQ in Leicestershire, or London, Holborn office. The frequency and office location will vary depending on the role and team. We aim to be flexible, but we aren't able to offer fully remote working. What We Offer Hybrid workingand flexible hours Free parking and EV charging onsite at HQ 25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, and a buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days A company bonus scheme Your own Blue Light Card and exclusive access to thousands of discounts Generous funded BUPA medical insurance covering pre existing conditions Group auto enrolment pension plan Enhanced parental leave and absence leave Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) and mental health first aiders Great social events e.g., festive party, summer party, team socials, sports matches Regular company wide recognition events e.g. monthly Light's Up and annual Shine awards Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill out areas, bookclub, free drinks/snacks) Onsite gym at HQ (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes) Strong learning and development culture and personal growth fund
Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team We have an exciting opportunity for a Platform Engineer to join our Engineering team at Blue Light Card. In this role, you'll design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure that supports our engineering teams. You'll drive the adoption of DevOps practices, automate processes, and ensure operational excellence while contributing to our Engineering Community of Practice. Working collaboratively across teams, you'll play a pivotal role in enabling the efficient delivery of high-quality software solutions. You'll also have the chance to innovate by building proof of concepts, troubleshooting complex issues, and influencing our technical direction. This role offers the opportunity to stay hands on with cutting edge tools and technologies while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. What You'll Do Automate infrastructure by building and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation and developing robust CI/CD pipelines Ensure reliability by implementing monitoring, alerting and logging systems to proactively identify and resolve issues and enhance system reliability and uptime Design scalable solutions by architecting and managing cloud based infrastructure that meets reliability, security and scalability requirements Collaborate across teams by partnering with stakeholders to align platform solutions with delivery needs and non functional requirements Support operational excellence by developing and participating in incident response efforts and participating in an on call rota to ensure seamless system operations Innovate and optimise by evaluating new technologies, improving system performance and implementing cost efficient solutions to maximise value Enhance security by implementing and monitoring best practices to ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards Drive DevOps practices by advocating for continuous integration, continuous delivery and automation to streamline software delivery and system management What You'll Bring Extensive experience as a platform engineer with AWS services including EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, and Lambda, demonstrating strong cloud infrastructure knowledge Proven ability to utilise Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and configuration management tools like Ansible to manage and scale systems effectively Hands on experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions to automate build, test, and deployment processes, ensuring efficient workflows Strong expertise in monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana and Datadog to maintain system reliability and performance Familiarity with networking concepts including VPNs, firewalls, DNS, and load balancing to support resilient infrastructure solutions Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash or Python for developing automation solutions and optimising processes A dedication to fostering collaboration, driving continuous improvement, and promoting knowledge sharing across teams Significant experience in agile and fast paced environments, delivering impactful solutions and contributing to organisational success Our Culture Our members, partners and colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. Our colleagues are integral to helping create the unique experience we deliver, so we're genuinely committed to creating a place where our team love to work, and people want to join. We work as a team and try to have a bit of fun while we do it, and we recognise the importance of culture and the positive impact it can have on performance for you, the team, our organisation and our members. We believe in attracting the best talent no matter where you are, and have a hybrid working model, with colleagues based in London, the East Midlands and around the country. We're also officially recognised as a Top 100 Great Place To Work UK, one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing, Top 100 Best Workplaces for Women and recognised as investors in wellbeing by Investors in People. What We Offer Hybrid working 25 days plus public holidays, buy and sell and an additional day off for your birthday A company bonus scheme Great social events e.g., Christmas party, family fun day, summer party, sports matches Learning and development opportunities Group auto enrolment pension plan Enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay Company funded private medical insurance Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) Modern office space with onsite gym including access to free HIIT & stretch classes, games area, chill out areas, bookclub, and more, when you visit our HQ in Cossington
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team We have an exciting opportunity for a Platform Engineer to join our Engineering team at Blue Light Card. In this role, you'll design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure that supports our engineering teams. You'll drive the adoption of DevOps practices, automate processes, and ensure operational excellence while contributing to our Engineering Community of Practice. Working collaboratively across teams, you'll play a pivotal role in enabling the efficient delivery of high-quality software solutions. You'll also have the chance to innovate by building proof of concepts, troubleshooting complex issues, and influencing our technical direction. This role offers the opportunity to stay hands on with cutting edge tools and technologies while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. What You'll Do Automate infrastructure by building and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation and developing robust CI/CD pipelines Ensure reliability by implementing monitoring, alerting and logging systems to proactively identify and resolve issues and enhance system reliability and uptime Design scalable solutions by architecting and managing cloud based infrastructure that meets reliability, security and scalability requirements Collaborate across teams by partnering with stakeholders to align platform solutions with delivery needs and non functional requirements Support operational excellence by developing and participating in incident response efforts and participating in an on call rota to ensure seamless system operations Innovate and optimise by evaluating new technologies, improving system performance and implementing cost efficient solutions to maximise value Enhance security by implementing and monitoring best practices to ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards Drive DevOps practices by advocating for continuous integration, continuous delivery and automation to streamline software delivery and system management What You'll Bring Extensive experience as a platform engineer with AWS services including EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, and Lambda, demonstrating strong cloud infrastructure knowledge Proven ability to utilise Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and configuration management tools like Ansible to manage and scale systems effectively Hands on experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions to automate build, test, and deployment processes, ensuring efficient workflows Strong expertise in monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana and Datadog to maintain system reliability and performance Familiarity with networking concepts including VPNs, firewalls, DNS, and load balancing to support resilient infrastructure solutions Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash or Python for developing automation solutions and optimising processes A dedication to fostering collaboration, driving continuous improvement, and promoting knowledge sharing across teams Significant experience in agile and fast paced environments, delivering impactful solutions and contributing to organisational success Our Culture Our members, partners and colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. Our colleagues are integral to helping create the unique experience we deliver, so we're genuinely committed to creating a place where our team love to work, and people want to join. We work as a team and try to have a bit of fun while we do it, and we recognise the importance of culture and the positive impact it can have on performance for you, the team, our organisation and our members. We believe in attracting the best talent no matter where you are, and have a hybrid working model, with colleagues based in London, the East Midlands and around the country. We're also officially recognised as a Top 100 Great Place To Work UK, one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing, Top 100 Best Workplaces for Women and recognised as investors in wellbeing by Investors in People. What We Offer Hybrid working 25 days plus public holidays, buy and sell and an additional day off for your birthday A company bonus scheme Great social events e.g., Christmas party, family fun day, summer party, sports matches Learning and development opportunities Group auto enrolment pension plan Enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay Company funded private medical insurance Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) Modern office space with onsite gym including access to free HIIT & stretch classes, games area, chill out areas, bookclub, and more, when you visit our HQ in Cossington