Platform Engineer

Mass Limited; Gatenby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services provider is seeking experienced Platform Engineers in Gatenby, UK. The role involves supporting and optimising platform services integral to operational systems while working with automation and VMware. Candidates should demonstrate hands-on experience with hybrid infrastructure and the ability to excel in secure environments. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement within the team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting hybrid infrastructure and platform services.
• Hands-on experience with automation, scripting, or DevOps-style tooling.
• Proven ability to operate independently and collaboratively in secure, live environments.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and optimising platform services that underpin operational systems.
• Working with automation, GitLab pipelines, and VMware environments.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and operational best practice within the team.

Skills

Supporting hybrid infrastructure

Automation

Scripting

Collaboration in secure environments

Tools

GitLab

VMware

Job description

MASS is preparing for a forthcoming programme at RAF Leeming and is engaging experienced Platform Engineers in advance. We are looking for professionals with strong operational capability aligned to senior technical standards, able to support and improve platform services in secure environments.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting and optimising platform services that underpin operational systems
• Working with automation, GitLab pipelines, and VMware environments
• Contributing to continuous improvement and operational best practice within the team

Qualifications

• Experience supporting hybrid infrastructure and platform services
• Hands‑on experience with automation, scripting, or DevOps‑style tooling
• Proven ability to operate independently and collaboratively in secure, live environments
• Experience within Defence, government, or regulated technical sectors (desirable)