Lead Platform Engineer for Defence-tech AI Startup

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence-tech AI startup is seeking a Lead Platform Engineer to drive the design and implementation of scalable cloud infrastructure. This role involves collaboration with teams to enhance AI products and includes remote flexibility. The startup focuses on opportunities for social good through innovative technology.

Qualifications

• Solid DevOps experience working across multiple platforms in data-heavy products.
• Experience in scalable cloud infrastructure and developer platforms.
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, architecture, and implementation of scalable cloud infrastructure for AI products.
• Drive best practices in automation, DevOps, MLOps, CI/CD.
• Collaborate with engineers and data scientists on infrastructure needs.

Skills

DevOps

Automation

MLOps

CI/CD

Cloud Infrastructure

Job description

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Lead Platform Engineer for Defence-tech AI Startup, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

Client:

Stealth Startup

Location:

Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

1

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

We are a defence-tech startup from London specializing in technologies that analyze social data with AI and psychology to generate insights and intelligence previously unattainable.

The company was founded on the premise that data can be used for social good. Our technology aims to predict potential threats to companies, analyze public perception on policies or initiatives, and more.

Currently, we focus on key Defence projects with significant potential to impact operational planning. We seek an experienced Platform Lead to join our team.

Who are we looking for?

A Platform Lead with solid DevOps experience working across multiple platforms in data-heavy products. The role offers remote flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, architecture, and implementation of scalable cloud infrastructure and developer platforms to support AI products and large data workloads.
• Drive best practices in automation, DevOps, MLOps, CI/CD, monitoring, and incident response.
• Collaborate with software engineers, data scientists, and product teams to understand infrastructure needs and solve platform challenges.
• Ensure platform security, compliance, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Manage platform reliability, uptime, observability, and incident response.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineers.

If you're seeking a high-impact, rapidly growing venture with remote flexibility, please apply.