Graduate Firmware Engineer

Esure Group PLC; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to shape the design and development of cloud-native platforms. You will work alongside talented professionals to deliver impactful solutions for critical Defence and Public Sector projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in multi-disciplinary teams, a strong background in cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, and proficiency in modern automation tools. This role supports hybrid working and personal growth within a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellbeing focus

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-disciplinary teams.
• History with configuration management and automation tools.
• Proficient in Continuous Delivery processes.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure and application components.
• Expertise with Cloud Platforms (AWS or Azure).
• Track record of debugging complex, distributed problems.
• Experience with version control systems in collaborative settings.
• Proficient with containerization tools and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with industry experts.
• Experience with latest technologies in platform engineering.
• Develop talent to drive innovations.
• Design cloud-native platform engineering solutions.
• Shape technical direction of digital transformation programmes.

Skills

Multi-disciplinary team collaboration

Configuration management tools

Continuous Delivery processes

Debugging complex issues

Cloud platforms expertise

Containerization tools proficiency

Tools

AWS

Azure

Git

Kubernetes

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Ruby

Go

Groovy

Job description

Senior Platform Engineer

Join a world-class organisation where your work supports the UK's most critical Defence, Healthcare, and Public Sector programmes. Our client has been recognised as a Times Top 100 Company for 7 years in a row, delivering impact through technology, transformation, and consulting, underpinned by a culture of innovation, collaboration, and integrity. As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will lead the design and development of modern digital service platforms, including automation, deployment, and operational support. Our client works on the UK's most Mission-Critical Defence Projects where you'll work alongside talented colleagues in engineering, testing, consulting, product management, and security to build scalable, secure, and high‑performing solutions. You will also contribute to technical decisions, mentor junior Platform Engineers, and help foster an inclusive, collaborative DevOps culture. Our client invests in cutting‑edge tools, learning opportunities, and professional development, empowering teams to grow and thrive. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are supported, alongside a strong focus on wellbeing. Take the opportunity to do meaningful work, shape the platforms that underpin the nation's most important services, and build long‑lasting professional relationships in a culture that genuinely values your growth.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry.
• Get hands‑on experience with the latest technologies and push the boundaries of modern platform engineering.
• Develop high‑potential talent to drive tomorrow's innovations.
• Design and deliver cloud‑native platform engineering solutions that impact millions.
• Shape the technical direction of bespoke digital transformation programmes.

Qualifications

• Experience working in multi‑disciplinary teams.
• A history with configuration management, infrastructure provisioning and automation tools (Such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ruby, Go, or Groovy).
• Proficient in modern Continuous Delivery processes.
• Hands‑on experience applying best practices and architectural patterns across infrastructure and application components.
• Expertise with Cloud Platforms (AWS or Azure).
• A track record of debugging complex, distributed problems across multiple servers, services, and tools.
• Experience using modern version control systems, including Git, in collaborative engineering environments.
• Proficient with Containerization Tools and Kubernetes.