Lead Platform Engineer for Defence-tech AI Startup

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A defence-tech AI startup in Sheffield is seeking a Platform Lead to drive the design and implementation of innovative cloud infrastructures for AI-driven products. This role offers the chance to work remotely while leading a team focused on using data for social good and protecting corporate interests.

Qualifications

• Experience in DevOps across multiple platforms with data-heavy products.
• Strong background in cloud infrastructure design and implementation.
• Technical leadership and mentorship capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, architecture, and implementation of scalable cloud infrastructure.
• Drive best practices in infrastructure automation, DevOps, and MLOps.
• Collaborate with teams to meet infrastructure needs.

Skills

DevOps

Infrastructure Automation

CI/CD

MLOps

Monitoring

Incident Response

Job description

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Lead Platform Engineer for Defence-tech AI Startup, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Client:

Stealth Startup

Location:

Sheffield, South 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 using AI and psychology to generate 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 various policies or initiatives.

Currently focusing on key defence projects, we see tremendous potential to impact operational planning within the sector. We are seeking an experienced Platform Lead to join our team.

Who are we looking for?

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

Responsibilities

• Lead design, architecture, and implementation of scalable cloud infrastructure and developer platforms supporting AI-driven products and large data workloads.
• Drive best practices in infrastructure 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 processes.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineering teams.

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