Platform Engineer

rmg digital; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

rmg digital seeks a Senior DevOps Engineer to lead cloud migration initiatives for a global logistics and maritime services client. You will architect, automate, and support migrations from on‑prem to the cloud, ensuring security, performance, and sustainability.

Key focus areas include Terraform IaC, Kubernetes clustering, and CI/CD pipelines across AWS/Azure/GCP, with Python scripting and strong collaboration across teams. Remote or hybrid UK-based work is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior DevOps or Cloud Engineering role.
• Experience with Terraform and Kubernetes in large-scale environments.
• Experience with cloud migrations or infrastructure modernisation projects.
• Proficiency in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with automation, CI/CD, and observability.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure design and deployment using Terraform (IaC).
• Build and manage Kubernetes clusters to support containerised workloads.
• Support the migration of legacy systems to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Develop and optimise CI/CD pipelines for cloud-native delivery.
• Create automation scripts using Python.
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and scaling strategies for operational excellence.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless migration and minimal disruption.

Skills

Senior DevOps

Cloud Engineering

Terraform

Kubernetes

Cloud migrations

CI/CD

Python

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Python

Job description

We’re seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join a major cloud transformation programme for a global logistics and maritime services organisation. This role sits within a high-performing engineering team responsible for migrating core systems and services to the cloud a key strategic initiative that drives scalability, resilience, and global efficiency.

The Role

You’ll play a pivotal role in architecting, automating, and supporting the migration of on-premise infrastructure to a modern cloud environment. Working closely with development and platform teams, you’ll ensure the new environment is secure, performant, and built for long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure design and deployment using Terraform (IaC)
• Build and manage Kubernetes clusters to support containerised workloads
• Support the migration of legacy systems to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Develop and optimise CI/CD pipelines for cloud-native delivery
• Create automation scripts and tools - ideally using Python
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and scaling strategies to ensure operational excellence
• Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless migration and minimal disruption

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in a Senior DevOps or Cloud Engineering role
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Terraform and Kubernetes
• Demonstrated experience with cloud migrations or large-scale infrastructure modernisation projects
• Proficiency in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with automation, CI/CD, and infrastructure observability
• Scripting experience in Python
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, delivery-focused mindset
• Location: Remote or hybrid (UK-based candidates preferred)