Lead Platform Engineer for Defence-tech AI Startup

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge defence-tech startup in Wolverhampton seeks a Platform Lead. The role demands a high level of expertise in DevOps and cloud infrastructure to support AI-driven products. This position offers remote flexibility, is pivotal in creating scalable systems, and involves collaborating with diverse teams. Ideal candidates should possess solid experience in data-heavy environments and a passion for impactful technology.

Qualifications

• Solid DevOps experience across multiple platforms.
• Experience in data-heavy products.
• Technical leadership and mentorship skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable cloud infrastructure for AI products.
• Promote best practices in infrastructure automation and DevOps.
• Manage platform security, reliability, and incident response.

Skills

DevOps

Infrastructure Automation

CI/CD

MLOps

Incident Response

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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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. With our technology, we aim to predict potential threats to companies, analyze public perception on policies or initiatives, and more.

We are currently focusing on key projects within Defence, aiming to impact operational planning. We believe this is a perfect time for an experienced Platform Lead to join our team.

Who are we looking for?

We seek a Platform Lead with solid DevOps experience working across multiple platforms in data-heavy products.

The role offers remote flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and implement scalable cloud infrastructure and developer platforms supporting AI products and large data workloads.
• Promote 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.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineers.

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