Lead Platform Engineer for Defence-tech AI Startup

JR United Kingdom; Luton; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A defence-tech startup seeks an experienced Platform Lead to design and implement scalable cloud infrastructure. This remote-friendly position emphasizes strong DevOps experience with the opportunity to influence key Defence projects. Join a high-impact venture focused on using technology for social good.

Qualifications

• Solid DevOps experience across multiple platforms in data-heavy products.
• Experience in designing and implementing cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable cloud infrastructure for AI-driven products.
• Promote best practices in infrastructure automation and security.

Skills

DevOps

Infrastructure design

Cloud services

MLOps

CI/CD

Job description

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Lead Platform Engineer for Defence-tech AI Startup, Luton, Bedfordshire

Client:

Stealth Startup

Location:

Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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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 using AI and psychology to generate new insights and intelligence.

Founded on the premise that data can be used for social good, our technology aims to predict potential threats to companies and analyze public perception on policies and initiatives.

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?

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of scalable cloud infrastructure and developer platforms for AI-driven products and large data workloads.
• Promote best practices in infrastructure automation, DevOps, MLOps, CI/CD, monitoring, and incident response.
• Work closely 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 venture with rapid growth and remote flexibility, please apply.