Lead Platform Engineer

Capgemini; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology transformation partner seeks a skilled Platform Engineer in Manchester. In this hybrid role, you'll lead the design and maintenance of platform solutions, utilizing cutting-edge automation and cloud technologies to enhance DevOps practices across organizations. If you're passionate about solving complex problems and optimizing delivery pipelines, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in developing Kubernetes-based solutions.
• Experience with Docker, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong skills in cloud platforms and scripting.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Kubernetes platforms and support DevOps tooling.
• Implement CI/CD practices using modern platforms.
• Troubleshoot complex issues on cloud services.

Skills

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

CI/CD

Cloud platforms (IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure, GCP)

Linux shell scripting

Python

Git

WebSphere Application Server

Job description

Platform Engineer with DevOps (Manchester, UK)

Get The Future You Want!

Choosing Capgemini means joining a company where you will be empowered to shape your career, supported by a collaborative community of colleagues worldwide, and inspired to reimagine what's possible. Join us to help leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, inclusive world.

Your Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Platform Engineer to join our team in Manchester, UK, for a full-time hybrid role. As a Platform Engineer, you will work across continuous integration, development, build, and deployment using automation and cloud technologies to support the growth of DevOps tooling.

Your Profile

• Proven leadership in designing and maintaining Kubernetes-based platform solutions, with hands-on expertise in cluster orchestration, performance tuning, and guiding teams.
• Extensive knowledge of Docker, Terraform, and modern CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins), enabling seamless application delivery and infrastructure as code (IaC) practices.
• Proficient in architecting and supporting solutions on cloud platforms such as IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Skilled in version control using Git, with experience in advanced workflows, and familiar with build tools like Maven and NPM for dependency and artifact management.
• Experience implementing service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio) and container networking tools like Calico for secure and efficient service communication.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using Linux shell scripting and Python, to improve operational efficiency.
• Exposure to mobile CI/CD pipelines for Android and iOS, contributing to a unified delivery platform across frontend and backend systems.
• Hands-on experience with WebSphere Application Server administration, including installation, configuration, performance tuning, and lifecycle management.
• Strong problem-solving skills with an analytical approach to resolving complex platform issues.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations accelerate their digital and sustainable transition while creating tangible impacts. With over 55 years of heritage, 340,000 team members across more than fifty countries, and 2023 revenues of €22.5 billion, we deliver end-to-end services from strategy and design to engineering, leveraging AI, cloud, and data capabilities, deep industry expertise, and a robust partner ecosystem.