Platform Engineer

Different Technologies Pty Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing consultancy is seeking a talented Platform Engineer to design and implement cutting-edge platform and infrastructure solutions for public sector clients in the UK. In this role, you will collaborate closely with clients, ensuring that platform engineering meets their operational needs. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in relevant fields, strong skills in cloud platforms, and a passion for delivering high-quality solutions. The position offers a hybrid working environment, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private health insurance

£2,000 Flex Cash Allowance

Up to £1,000 training budget

Free breakfast every Tuesday

Monthly breakfast club in Cheltenham

Qualifications

• 5+ years professional experience as a Platform / DevOps / Cloud engineer.
• Experience working with one or more major cloud platforms.
• Production experience with Infrastructure as Code tooling.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to understand platform needs.
• Design and implement secure, scalable platform solutions.
• Lead architecture of robust systems with security best practices.
• Ensure successful project delivery within timelines and budget.

Skills

Platform engineering

DevOps

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Networking concepts

Unix/Linux environments

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Communication and interpersonal skills

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Bicep

Job description

Daintta are a rapidly growing, values-driven consultancy delivering mission-critical data, technology, and engineering solutions across the UK public sector. We partner with clients in Defence, National Security, Law Enforcement, and wider Government to strengthen the UK’s resilience and operational advantage through innovative, data-driven insights.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Platform Engineer to join our team and contribute to our mission of protecting the UK through data-driven insights and solutions. As a Platform Engineer, you will work closely with our public sector clients and project teams to design, develop, and implement platform and infrastructure solutions that meet our clients’ requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to understand their platform engineering needs, business objectives, and operational constraints, acting as a trusted technical advisor
• Design, develop, and implement secure, reliable, and scalable platform solutions across cloud and on-premise environments, taking ownership from concept through delivery
• Utilise your expertise to lead the architecture of robust, scalable, and secure systems, embedding network and cyber security best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to gather project requirements, analyse feasibility, and provide clear, pragmatic technical recommendations
• Stay up to date with emerging trends, tools, and technologies in platform and DevOps engineering, proactively sharing knowledge and raising the technical bar across the team
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure successful project delivery within the defined timelines and budget
• Accurately delivering high quality work to agreed timelines, including the ability to take the initiative and knowing how to jump straight in
• Support client engagements including pitches and presentations, clearly articulating platform approaches and technical value
• Contribute to the growth of Daintta by actively shaping company strategy, technical direction, and ways of working
• Representing us and our core values: Transparent, Fair and Daring

Skills/Knowledge

The role requires the following key skills / knowledge, non-exhaustively:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field or equivalent industry experience
• 5+ years professional experience as a Platform / DevOps / Cloud / Site Reliability engineer, preferably in a consultancy or industry setting
• Experience working with one or more of the major cloud platforms – AWS, Azure or GCP
• Experience designing, building, and operating internal developer platforms (IDPs), with a focus on reliability and adoption
• A product-focused mindset that understands and prioritises the impact of platform changes on end users and developer experience
• Experience developing, operating, and evolving cloud and on-premise solutions in production environments
• Production experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tooling (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, Bicep etc)
• Experience designing and implementing solutions with network security, identity, and access considerations built in
• Strong understanding of networking concepts such as private VPCs, security groups, NAT gateways, VPNs, and hybrid connectivity
• Experience working in Unix/Linux environments
• Familiarity with software development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum. In particular iterative approaches to software development in conjunction with the client
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to find innovative solutions to complex technical challenges
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with clients and team members
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly in fast-paced environments
• A passion for delivering high quality solutions that meet client expectations
• Sound understanding of Software Engineering practices and principles, such as CI/CD pipelines for verifying, building, testing and pushing deployment artefacts
• Experience in OCI containerisation (e.g. Docker) and associated orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
• Experience implementing observability solutions, including centralised logging, monitoring, alerting, and operational dashboards
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure and cloud security principles and best practices

Benefits

We believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

Time Off

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Up to 5 days annual training leave with a dedicated training budget
• Up to 3 days annual volunteering leave - give back to the community
• Competitive maternity, paternity, shared parental leave & compassionate leave

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive Private Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support services
• £2,000 Flex Cash Allowance, paid pro-rata over the year

Financial Benefits

• 5% pension contribution
• Discretionary company awards and bonuses, based on performance and company targets
• Access to Electric Vehicle (EV) Salary Sacrifice scheme

Professional Development

• Up to £1,000 annual training budget (access to additional training and development budget via business case)
• Up to 5 days annual training leave
• 1 professional membership paid annually
• Up to £200 of additional IT budget for new joiners

Perks

• Free breakfast every Tuesday in the London office
• Fortnightly drinks – in London
• Regular social events, quizzes, and guest workshops
• Huckletree perks – including gym and restaurant discounts
• Employee referral programme
• Monthly breakfast club in our Cheltenham office

Location

Hybrid, with 2-3 days working from Daintta office (London or Cheltenham) or on client site as required. Depending on client demands, there may be a need for more than 3 days per week on client site.

Security Information

Due to the nature of this position, you must be willing and eligible to achieve a minimum of SC clearance. To qualify, you must be a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. For more information about clearance eligibility, see https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/united-kingdom-security-vetting