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Senior Platform Engineer

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Posted 20 hours ago, valid for 25 days
Location

London, Greater London N8 7HR, England

Salary

£42,000 - £50,400 per annum

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Full Time

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  • The position is for a Senior Platform Engineer with a salary range of £60,000 to £100,000.
  • Candidates must have active and transferrable SC clearance, with NPPV3 clearance desired.
  • A deep understanding of Platform Engineering, Kubernetes, AWS, Linux, and Digital Transformation is required for the role.
  • The role involves engaging in high-stakes projects to support digital transformation within the UK Government.
  • Applicants should possess a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in similar roles.

Senior Platform Engineer (SC Cleared)

  • Salary is from £60,000 - £100,000
  • UK Based Only - SC Cleared (Active - Transferrable) NPPV3 Desired
  • Deep understanding of Platform Engineering, Kubernetes, AWS, Linux and Digital Transformation required
  • To apply please call or email

ABOUT THE CLIENT:Are you passionate about digital transformation in the public sector? We are looking for dynamic and driven Platform/DevOps Engineers with active SC clearance to support government projects focused on Agile development, user-cantered design, and cloud computing. Join a collaborative team working at the forefront of open-source and cloud-based solutions in the UK public sector, delivering impactful digital services.

THE SENIOR PLATFORM ENGINEER ROLE:

  • In this role, you'll be immersed in high-stakes projects to support digital transformation within the UK Government, working in an agile team environment and partnering with fellow engineers to deliver resilient, scalable, and user-focused services.
  • Cross-functional Engineering Projects: Participate in or lead collaborative, cross-functional projects to build and continuously improve critical digital infrastructure, focusing on performance, scalability, and security.
  • Cutting-edge Technologies: Implement the UK Government's IT vision using open-source technology, cloud platforms like AWS, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps methodologies.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage directly with both internal and external stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into user-friendly solutions and strategic actions.
  • Continuous Development: Leverage a full suite of learning resources (e.g., Linux Academy, A Cloud Guru) and gain industry-recognised certifications, with opportunities to participate in tech meetups, hackathons etc

SENIOR PLATFORM ENGINEER - ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

  • Technical Expertise: Proficiency in AWS (preferably with certifications like SysOps, Developer, or Architect) and hands-on experience in infrastructure automation with tools like Terraform.
  • Configuration Management: Familiarity with configuration management tools, ideally Puppet, to manage and scale deployments.
  • Scripting and Coding: Strong coding skills in at least one of Ruby, Go, or Python, plus an aptitude for developing automation solutions.
  • CI/CD and Automation: A comprehensive understanding of CI environments (e.g., Jenkins, Bamboo) and orchestration tools to facilitate and streamline the deployment process.
  • Linux Mastery: Deep knowledge of Linux systems (e.g., RHEL/CentOS), plus experience in troubleshooting within a multi-server, high-availability environment.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to stakeholders at all levels.

Desirable skills include:

  • Experience with the following technologies will further strengthen your application:
  • Core Networking and Load Balancing: Strong understanding of network infrastructure and load balancing fundamentals
  • Containerisation: Practical experience with Docker (Swarm or Kubernetes) for container orchestration and management.
  • Monitoring and Alerting: Familiarity with monitoring and analytics tools like Grafana, ELK, and Prometheus for system visibility and performance insights.
  • Version Control and Collaboration: Knowledge of Git/GitHub/GitLab for code management, along with a collaborative approach to code sharing and teamwork.

TO BE CONSIDERED…This role requires active, transferrable SC clearance due to the high-security nature of the work. Only candidates holding current SC clearance will be considered.

Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to . For further information please call me on. By applying for this role you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS: Platform Engineering, Kubernetes, AWS, Linux, Digital Transformation

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