Lead Platform Engineer for Defence-tech AI Startup

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing defence-tech startup in Stoke-on-Trent seeks a Lead Platform Engineer to help design and implement scalable cloud infrastructure. This role emphasizes collaboration with software engineers and data scientists to meet infrastructure needs. Candidates will have remote flexibility and the opportunity to be part of a high-impact venture focused on operational planning in Defence.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in DevOps across multiple platforms.
• Expertise in designing scalable cloud infrastructure and developer platforms.
• Experience in leading technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, architecture, and implementation of cloud infrastructure.
• Drive best practices in infrastructure automation and DevOps.
• Ensure platform security, compliance, and disaster recovery.

Skills

DevOps

Infrastructure Automation

MLOps

CI/CD

Security Compliance

Incident Response

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Lead Platform Engineer for Defence-tech AI Startup, Stoke-on-Trent

Client:

Stealth Startup

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

We are a defence-tech startup from London that specializes in technologies that can analyze social data with the power of AI and psychology to generate insights and intelligence that were not possible before.

The company was founded on the premise that data can be used for social good. Using our technology, we are building the capability to predict potential threats to companies or analyze public perception on various policies or initiatives, among other applications.

We are currently focusing on key projects within Defence, seeing tremendous potential to influence operational planning. This is an ideal time for an experienced Platform Lead to join our team.

Who are we looking for?

We seek a Platform Lead with solid experience in DevOps, 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-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.