AWS Platform Engineer (Terraform) - 4 Day Week RemoteEver wondered how it would be to revolutionise one of the least digitised industries in the market, alongside a growing and switched-on team? Read on!_________________________________________________________________________________________We are Shape.Construction !We are digitising the largest and most fundamental industry in the world, the industry that literally builds the foundations of the civilisation we all depend on to spare us from a brutal hunter-gatherer life :CONSTRUCTIONIt is one of the least digitised industries in the world but also the largest 1 in 9 people globally work in the construction industry and it constitutes 11% of global GDP.Improving construction strengthens the very foundation of human civilisation.( Watch our short film about it).We got our start as a high-end construction project management consultancy.As a consultancy, we are focused on genuinely upgrading the way construction projects are delivered.We then take the deep understanding of the projects we work on to develop construction management software products that anyone can use to deliver their projects better.We are building a full suite of products one module at a time kind of like office 365 but for construction management.( Check out Shape, our construction management tech and watch this video about what we are doing )The core of all this is our true secret sauce; people.We only recruit the very best both in capability and personality.We are deeply focused on designing a new type of organisation that is optimised for the flourishing of the people in the team first and foremost.People that join us develop fast as a whole person in ways they never imagined.( Read more about our vision and mission ).This approach has allowed us to grow from just 2 people in 2017 to over 200 today (including consultancy) and we are still very much at the beginning! Joining us isnt just some job, it is a transformative educational experience.We challenge you to be your best self in all aspects of life.Our vision is designed to align how we operate with the fundamental aspects that enable anyone to have a fulfilled life :Connects us withmeaningful relationshipsInspires us to develop ourselves to become better humansEmpowers us to pursue our own learning adventures4 core values for a good lifeWe believe a life of human flourishing is all about meaningful relationships with others and challenging yourself to create a positive impact.Our four core values are grow yourself, care about people, execute to greatness and build civilisation.This philosophy goes much deeper and you can see more on our website.We are achieving this vision through the following two missions :1.To fully digitise the construction of human civilisation2.To create a new type of organisation that enables human flourishing while delivering a huge positive impact on societyLaminar Projects is proud to be recognized as one of the UKs Best Workplaces in Construction, Engineering & Property for 2024! Join a team where learning, collaboration, and growth are at the core of everything we do, and where solving big challenges is part of the fun.___________________________________________________________________________________The RolePurpose of the roleWe are currently looking for Platform Engineer who crafts the tools to accelerate development and delights our engineers and is capable of architecting our scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure.TeamOur team is made up of experienced software engineers, product designers and product strategists.Together we will build the digital backbone of a construction organisation.Your top 3 objectives1.Be the foundation that supports our app's rapid growth.2.Design and construct a high-rise platform for our suite of products.3.To develop yourself and everyone around you.Your top 5 responsibilities1.Own Platform :Support the development environment of our software engineers.2.Build and develop your team :Lead, grow and develop our amazing platform team, ensuring we stay focused are producing work of exceptional quality and having a lot of fun along the way.3.Keep us on the cutting edge :Stay up to date with the latest industry technologies and tools and techniques to ensure we are staying ahead of the rest of the industry.4.Infra as code :Terraform all the things!5.Develop everyone :Maximise the development of your team personally and professionally and educate.Your CapabilitiesYou are a proven Platform Engineer who setting up observability tools and providing the developers with the necessary means for them to have faster feedback.As a candidate, you should have :Mastery :Deep level of knowledge on the frameworks and tools used.Communication :Good communication is much more than saying the right thing.It is about communicating messages clearly and concisely.Ability to choose the best method of communication based on context, audience and urgency.Leadership :Can help colleagues achieve goals.Knows how to share his / her knowledge and experience.Impact :Over-analysing or over-thinking can be as problematic as not analysing or not thinking.Ability to make decisions and take action.Nice to Have (If you dont have it now you will after joining)Mastery :Ability to write code with high level of simplicity and low level of complexity.Communication :Presents concerns, doubts or ideas publicly (speaking or writing) and with associated research (internal or external meetups, conferences).Leadership :Give us and others constructively critical feedback in order to continuously improve.Impact :Ability to drive change, generate knowledge and empower the team.Shape isnt the place for you if any of the following is true :You want an easy, chilled-out role without much challengeYou like to be the smartest person in the roomYou dont like continuously receiving honest candid feedbackYou prefer to do your own thing rather than work with a teamAt Shape we value diverse experiences and perspectives, empowering each member to contribute their unique expertise towards our collective success, so if you don't think you meet all the criteria but still are excited about this role we encourage you to apply anyways!_________________________________________________________________________________________Salary and BenefitsStandard StuffCompetitive salary dependent on location and capabilityPaid Annual Leave (Number of days will depend on where you are based) statutory Bank HolidaysIn-House Coaching SessionsDiscretionary bonus scheme for all team members.The Life-Changing Stuff4 Day Weeks :Thats right, 4 day weeksFlexibility :Getting things done is what really matters, not what time of day you do it.That means you dont have to ask permission for things like picking up your kids or going to the doctor, just keep your team in the loop if you think they will be affected.Grow your whole self :Our leaders are more like coachesand one of our mainobjectivesis to give 5 yearsworth of learning and development for every 1 year with us.You have a coach, mentor, well-being therapist and a development-orientated environment :Thats literally what our vision is all about and the primary reason Shape existsBe surrounded by the best :We only hire and retain the very best people.You might be used to being the smartest in the room but that wont be the case in Shape.You will be surrounded by people you can learn from.We are 100% meritocratic so fast progression is the norm.You will be supported to excel in whichever areas you are most interested in! With Shape, development is unboundedLong-term impact :We are focused on solving the biggest issues in construction project delivery in a way that can spread and outlast us________________________________________________________________________________________ApplicationWe get thousands of applications soplease write us a letter as part of your application explaining :Why do you want to join us?If you joined, where do you think you could make the most impact and how?We aren't a giant faceless corporation; we really care about the people who want to join our team so all applications will be read thoroughly by our key leaders.In terms of application, we usually start with an intro call to tell you whatwe areall about in a casual conversation.That helps you to know us a bit better and tell us a bit about yourself.PI5a8903c1d294-30511-38064898. Experience: 3 years required