Platform Engineer

Project Freelance; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension

Share scheme

Job summary

CGI in Belfast is hiring a Platform Engineer to design, automate and optimise modern infrastructure using Kubernetes and Linux on secure programmes. You’ll take ownership of technical challenges, implement innovative automation, and collaborate with expert teams to deliver resilient platforms.

Due to the security programme, UK Security Clearance is required or eligible to go through clearance; role is five days per week on-site in Belfast.

Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes and Linux
• Security clearance (UK) or eligible to obtain it
• Ability to design and automate infrastructure
• Wamiliar with secure, scalable cloud platforms (beneficial)

Responsibilities

• Design, automate and optimize infrastructure environments using Kubernetes and Linux
• Collaborate with experienced teams to deliver resilient, high-performing platforms
• Work on a secure Belfast-based programme with on-site requirements

Skills

Kubernetes

Linux

Security Clearance

On-site

Automation

Job description

At CGI, we deliver secure, scalable cloud platforms that support critical programmes across Space, Defence and Intelligence. As a Platform Engineer, you’ll help design, automate and optimise modern infrastructure environments using Kubernetes and Linux. You’ll take ownership of technical challenges, develop innovative automation solutions and collaborate with experienced teams to deliver resilient, high-performing platforms. Working on a secure programme in Belfast, you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact while developing your expertise in cloud infrastructure and platform engineering.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This role requires five days per week onsite in Belfast.