Platform Engineer

Capgemini; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology partner is seeking a Platform Engineer to join its Experience Engineering team in Birmingham. This role involves working on cross-functional projects in Azure, leveraging modern open-source technologies. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in debugging Azure environments, Linux, Docker, and Kubernetes. This position offers hybrid working arrangements, enabling collaboration with various teams while making a significant impact on digital transformation initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Peer Recognition Portal

Inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience with user-centric design and modern software architecture.
• Ability to work in hybrid settings with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Undertake cross-functional engineering projects.
• Work with modern open-source technology in Azure environments.
• Contribute to digital transformation in public and private sectors.

Skills

Debugging complex Azure environments

Linux knowledge

Docker

Kubernetes

Building infrastructure in Azure with Terraform

Monitoring tooling (e.g. Datadog)

Job description

About the job you're considering

Are you a passionate Platform Engineer eager to make a difference? We invite you to be part of our agile Experience Engineering team, helping public & private sector clients build and continuously improve digital services using the best open-source software.

We are looking for experienced Platform Engineers, who are ready to roll up their sleeves and dive into challenges. Quick learners who thrive on innovation and problem-solving and individuals who value collaboration and are excited to share ideas.

You'll be part of a strong, established community of digital specialists. Together, you will share your ideas, innovate and grow. Our team of engineers supports each other to deliver and develop professionally, and you'll get to work alongside amazing people in one of the best cultures you can find.

Hybrid working : The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.

If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including: identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)

Your role

• You'll undertake cross-functional engineering projects, working in small teams with other Engineers in different knowledge spheres, building supportable, sustainable and reliable services.
• You'll work with great technology - many of our clients have an IT strategy based on user centric design, modern open-source technology, continuous integration/delivery and modern software architectures such as microservices and cloud technology to name but a few.
• ll help us achieve our vision - the chance to make a real difference at the heart of the digital transformation within the public & private sector.
• ll get opportunities to develop and progress - working on large scale, technically challenging projects. You will be constantly learning through modern learning environments.

You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.

Your skills and experience

• Experience debugging complex Azure environments.
• Sound knowledge of Linux, Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience of building infrastructure in Azure using Terraform or Azure Bicep.
• Experience with monitoring tooling such as Datadog.
• Strong understanding of CI environments and how they facilitate the automation process with other orchestration tools.

Your security clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)

To be successfully appointed to this role you will need to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks.

There are no nationality or residency restrictions, although if you have resided outside of the UK within the last 3 years, further checks may be required.

There are other criteria and check required for BPSS, and throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.

This role requires you to be also eligible for Security Clearance.

What does 'Get The Future You Want ' mean for you?

You will reimagine what's possible: creating value for the world's leading organisations through technology to build a sustainable, more inclusive future. You will work with a range of clients all with a unique set of business, technological and societal ambitions, which will make a real impact across the UK.

We realise a Total Reward package should be more than just compensation. At Capgemini we offer range of core and flexible benefits and have a Peer Recognition Portal called Applaud.

You will be joining one of the World\'s Most Ethical Companies, as recognised by Ethisphere for 12 consecutive years. We live our values by making ethical business choices every day. Working ethically is at the centre of our culture at Capgemini, meaning you will be helping to create a future we can all be proud of.

Why you should consider Capgemini

Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It''s why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses, and it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. You'll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organisations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.

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