Linux Platform Engineer (OpenShift) – London

Gravitas Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravitas Group is seeking a Linux Platform Engineer to design, build and operate Linux platform services focused on OpenShift and Kubernetes in London. You will contribute to automation, observability, and production readiness within an agile environment.

This contract-style role is hybrid, requiring two onsite days per week in London. The successful candidate will have strong Linux and container experience and a passion for modern infrastructure practices.

Qualifications

• Proven Linux systems or platform engineering experience.
• Experience with OpenShift and Kubernetes in production.
• Ability to develop automation scripts using Bash, Python, PowerShell, or Ansible.
• Experience with Git-based workflows, CI/CD, and modern devops practices.
• Interest in AI-assisted tooling and automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate Linux platform services
• Support self-service infrastructure and internal platform products
• Enhance observability, resilience, and operational readiness of platform services
• Contribute to infrastructure-as-code, scripting, and automation efforts
• Collaborate with software teams to optimise workload deployment and efficiency
• Work autonomously within an agile environment and deliver within sprint cycles

Skills

OpenShift management

Linux platform services

Automation scripting

Bash

Python

PowerShell

Ansible

Kubernetes

Git CI/CD

AI tooling

Job description

Linux Platform Engineer (OpenShift) – London

The Linux Platform Engineer joins a growing platform team within a high-growth SaaS business, responsible for building and evolving modern Linux and container-based platform services. The role supports the company's infrastructure transformation and aims to enhance automation and cloud-native solutions.

About the company

A high-growth SaaS organisation operating at significant scale, focusing on infrastructure modernisation, automation, and innovative delivery practices. The company promotes a collaborative environment with a focus on technological advancement.

Role Overview

The Linux Platform Engineer will design, build, and operate Linux platform services with a focus on OpenShift, Kubernetes, and automation tooling. Reporting to the engineering leader, the role involves supporting self-service infrastructure, improving operational resilience, and contributing to infrastructure-as-code initiatives. Success involves delivering reliable platform services, enhancing observability, and actively participating in an evolving container and platform ecosystem. The position is hybrid, requiring two days onsite per week in London, with project duration of approximately two weeks, starting on 04/08/2026.

Key Skills & Experience

• Manage and optimise OpenShift environments


• Build and support Linux platform services


• Develop automation scripts with Bash, Python, PowerShell, or Ansible


• Work with Kubernetes, OpenShift, or similar container platforms


• Apply infrastructure fundamentals in production settings


• Follow Git-based workflows, CI/CD principles, and operational procedures


• Demonstrate interest in AI-assisted tooling and automation

Nice to Have

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Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate Linux platform services


• Support self-service infrastructure and internal platform products


• Enhance observability, resilience, and operational readiness of platform services


• Contribute to infrastructure-as-code, scripting, and automation efforts


• Collaborate with software teams to optimise workload deployment and operational efficiency


• Work autonomously within an agile environment and deliver within sprint cycles

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK


• Proven Linux systems or platform engineering experience


• Skills in automation and scripting using Bash, Python, PowerShell, or Ansible


• Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, or other enterprise container platforms


• Strong infrastructure fundamentals and a production mindset


• Experience working within Git-based workflows, CI/CD, and production environments


• Interest in modern engineering practices including AI-assisted tooling and automation


• Ability to work on-site in London