Lead Platform Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm seeks a Lead Platform Engineer in Warrington. This full-time hybrid role involves implementing cloud infrastructure and enhancing DevOps practices. Candidates should possess comprehensive expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines. Be part of a collaborative team empowered to innovate and deliver impactful solutions.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge in cloud platforms and Kubernetes-based solutions.
• Proficient in Docker and CI/CD tools like GitLab, Jenkins.
• Strong scripting skills in Linux and Python.

Responsibilities

• Work on continuous integration, development, build, and deployment.
• Support automation and cloud technology growth.
• Guide teams on performance tuning and cluster orchestration.

Skills

Leadership

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

CI/CD Pipelines

Git

Scripting

Automation

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

Maven

NPM

WebSphere Application Server

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Lead Platform Engineer, Warrington, Cheshire

Client: Capgemini

Location: Warrington, Cheshire

Job Category: Other

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Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

Get The Future You Want!

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, inclusive world.

Your Role

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

Your Profile

• Proven leadership in designing and maintaining Kubernetes-based platform solutions, with deep hands-on expertise in cluster orchestration, performance tuning, and team guidance.
• Extensive knowledge of Docker, Terraform, and modern CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins), enabling seamless application delivery and infrastructure as code (IaC) best practices.
• Proficient in architecting and supporting solutions on cloud platforms such as IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Skilled in version control using Git, including advanced Git workflows; experienced with build tools like Maven and NPM for dependency and artifact management.
• Experience implementing service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio) and advanced container networking tools like Calico for secure and efficient service communication.
• Strong scripting and automation background using Linux shell scripting and Python, improving operational efficiency and reducing manual overhead.
• Exposure to mobile CI/CD pipelines for both Android and iOS, contributing to a unified delivery platform across frontend and backend systems.
• Hands-on experience in WebSphere Application Server administration, covering installation, configuration, performance tuning, and lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, with an analytical and systems-thinking 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 impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than fifty countries. With over 55 years of heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology across their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services from strategy and design to engineering, leveraging strengths in AI, cloud, and data, combined with deep industry expertise and a partner ecosystem. The group reported €22.5 billion in global revenues in 2023.