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Senior Platform Engineer Experience in Cloud Native technologies? Come join us! Are you looking for a new role? We have an exciting opportunity at Checkatrade for a Senior Platform Engineer to join our mission of making home improvements easy by simplifying the journey and providing support throughout the process. You will play a key role in shaping our platform's technical direction, working with modern technologies, and ensuring high standards of reliability, security, and performance. Location: Kings Cross, London or Portsmouth. Hybrid working. Where do you fit in? We're seeking a Senior Platform Engineer with a strong background in cloud-native technologies and a passion for automation, DevOps, and observability practices. You'll be at the forefront of building and maintaining our infrastructure using tools like Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm, and Datadog. You will drive the adoption of infrastructure-as-code practices, implement CI/CD pipelines, and champion SRE principles to ensure platform reliability and scalability. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll contribute to a seamless developer experience and play a vital role in securing and optimizing our cloud-based platform. At Checkatrade, we value skills and passion. We're building more than software; we're revolutionising how homeowners and tradespeople connect, interact, and do business. This industry-wide shift is a significant challenge, and we want people excited about making an impact. If you're someone who pushes boundaries, seeks innovative solutions, and cares about effecting change, join us in shaping the future of trade in the UK. What's in it for you? Work with the latest tech in a modern, fast-growing company. Be part of a passionate community of Engineering, Data, and Product professionals. Participate in digitising a largely offline sector and making home improvements easier. Enjoy an excellent benefits package, including a bonus scheme, electric vehicle salary sacrifice, private medical insurance, and more. What do you need to succeed? Strong technical background in cloud-native technologies, especially GCP, Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm, and Datadog. Experience with AWS is also valuable, with a willingness to work within a GCP environment. Experience with programming languages such as Golang, Python, and JavaScript. Passion for automation, DevOps, SRE, and observability practices. Proven leadership, management skills, and excellent communication abilities. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. About us We're Checkatrade, the UK's leading platform for finding tradespeople. With over 50,000 trades listed and more than 6 million reviews, we help homeowners get jobs done right and support tradespeople in growing their businesses. We're growing rapidly, with big plans to become the go-to brand for home improvements. If you care about quality work, attention to detail, and making a difference, you'll fit right in.

Senior Engineer - Checkatrade Labs Hybrid role, three days a week at our office in King's Cross Revolutionise the Trades Industry with Cutting-Edge Tech Checkatrade Labs is not your typical engineering team. We are the high-velocity innovation hub within Checkatrade, operating like a startup inside an established, industry-leading company. Our mission? To rapidly experiment, build, and launch game-changing products that digitise the UK trades market. If you're the kind of engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves solving real-world problems with AI, and wants to see the tangible impact of your work in production from day one, this is the team for you. Why Join Checkatrade Labs? Move at Startup Speed - We launch MVPs in weeks, not months. Work in small, autonomous teams that make decisions fast. AI-First Engineering - We harness the power of AI tools and APIs in production from day one, accelerating development and enhancing product capabilities. Build Zero-to-One Products - Experience the thrill of taking an idea from concept to a fully operational product. Data-Driven Decisions - We prioritise instrumentation, analytics, and rapid experimentation to validate ideas. Hands-On Innovation - Work directly with users, founders, and stakeholders to shape products that disrupt the home improvement industry. What You'll Be Doing Build & Launch Fast - Create and deploy MVPs in weeks, not months. Own Technical Direction - Make key architectural decisions that balance speed with scalability. Experiment Rapidly - Prototype, test, and iterate quickly while maintaining high standards of data collection. Work Autonomously - Collaborate with product entrepreneurs and take ownership of engineering decisions. Be Empowered with AI - Leverage AI-powered development tools to move faster and smarter. Who You Are A builder at heart - You love crafting new products from scratch. Passionate about startups and zero-to-one development . Comfortable navigating ambiguity and rapid decision-making . Self-directed with strong entrepreneurial instincts . Excited to wear multiple hats and work across the full stack . Interested in eventually becoming a tech co-founder or startup CTO . Your Tech Superpowers Strong full-stack engineering skills with experience in rapid prototyping . Proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js, React , and cloud platforms . A data-driven mindset with experience in metrics-based development . A track record of shipping in fast-paced environments. Hands-on experience with API development and modern software engineering practices. Our Tech Stack Frontend : React, TypeScript Backend : Node.js, TypeScript Cloud : Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Firestore) AI : Claude/GPT, Clinebot, Devin Tools : Retool for MVPs, PERN Stack for durable applications If you've ever dreamed of being a technical co-founder or want to experience the thrill of startup-style innovation with the resources and stability of a leading company, this is your chance. Join Checkatrade Labs and help us shape the future of home improvement services through rapid innovation, AI-powered engineering, and industry-first solutions. About us We're Checkatrade - the UK's leading platform for finding a tradesperson. With more than 50,000 trades listed and over 6 million reviews, we help homeowners get jobs done right and help tradespeople grow their business. We're growing fast, with big plans to become the go-to brand for home improvements. If you care about great work, take pride in the details, and want to make an impact, you'll fit right in.

Gas Engineers Checkatrade, the UK's number one website for finding quality trades, are looking for experienced and professional Gas Engineers across various regions to help meet homeowner demand. This opportunity will allow you to choose your own hours and areas you wish to work in. A variety of jobs need undertaking including: Central Heating & Boiler Installations Servicing & Repairs Gas Cooker Installations Landlord Gas Safety Checks Air Source Heat Pumps & more Whether you're looking for larger scale work or a few small jobs to fill the gaps in your diary get in touch to see what we have available in your area. Minimum requirements: Proof of ID (Passport/Drivers License) Proof of address Right to live/work in the UK Public Liability Insurance To undertake certain jobs other necessary qualifications may also be required If you're interested or would like more information, apply using the link below and one of our team will be in touch.

Reviews Advisor - full time / part time Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire Are you in your element investigating queries? Are you confident when communicating to customers? Do you make sure that things get done right first time? No one checks tradespeople like Checkatrade click apply for full job details

National Account Manager Checkatrade Where reputation matters Do you have experience selling a solution rather than a tangible product? Are you experienced working with national accounts? Location - Field Based - Southern England Due to growth, we are looking for an experienced National Account Manager click apply for full job details