Platform Engineer

Bt Group; Ipswich, Greater London, Manchester; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% on target bonus

BT Pension scheme

World-class training and development

Flexible benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private medical and health support

EV salary sacrifice / cycle to work

BT Shares Saving schemes

Job summary

BT Group is seeking a Platform Engineer to design, build and operate scalable infrastructure across large environments. You’ll contribute to automation, security and performance while delivering reliable services that matter. The role requires on-site work and the DV security clearance.

You will partner with architecture, security and software teams to implement robust technical solutions and continuously improve platforms across Ipswich, London or Manchester.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate passion for technology and engineering challenges.
• Own problems and work independently when needed.
• Strong analytical thinking for complex situations.
• Clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Curiosity about emerging tech and industry trends.
• Commitment to secure, reliable, maintainable practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, support and improve infrastructure platforms.
• Automate operational processes to boost reliability.
• Support platform modernisation and transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with architecture, security and software teams.
• Monitor health, identify optimisations and drive improvements.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and contribute to long-term fixes.
• Maintain technical documentation and best practices.
• Share knowledge and mentor others in the engineering community.

Skills

Platform engineering

Automation

Security

Troubleshooting

Collaborate cross-functionally

Tools

Linux/Windows platforms

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

Cloud/on-prem environments

Job description

Platform Engineers are at the heart of our mission.

They design, build, operate and continually improve the platforms that underpin critical services. Working across infrastructure, automation, operations and security, they ensure our environments remain resilient, scalable and secure.

This role provides the opportunity to work on complex engineering challenges within large-scale environments where reliability, security and performance are essential.

Whether supporting existing platforms or helping shape future capability, you'll play a key role in delivering technology that matters

Note: To apply for this role you must already hold the relevant DV Security Clearance.

This job role can be based in Ipswich, London or Manchester. Due to security requirements, this role requires you to be located on site during your working hours. Mon-Fri 37.5.

What you’ll be doing

• Design, build, support and continuously improve infrastructure platforms that enable critical services.
• Contribute to the automation of operational processes, reducing manual effort and increasing platform reliability.
• Support the delivery of platform modernisation and transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with architecture, security and software engineering teams to implement effective technical solutions.
• Monitor platform health, identify opportunities for optimisation and drive continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and contribute to long-term resolution strategies.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards and reusable engineering practices.
• Share knowledge and contribute positively to the engineering community through collaboration and mentoring.

Essential Skills / Experience

• Demonstrate a passion for technology and solving meaningful engineering challenges.
• Take ownership of problems and work independently where appropriate.
• Apply logical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills to complex situations.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Continuously learn and remain curious about emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Champion secure, reliable and maintainable engineering practices.

Desirable Skills / Experience

• Linux and/or Windows enterprise operating systems.
• Infrastructure and platform operations.
• Cloud and/or on-premises environments.
• Automation and Infrastructure as Code.
• Scripting and software development.Virtualisation and container-based platforms.
• Networking and platform security concepts.
• Monitoring, observability and operational tooling.
• DevOps, Platform Engineering or Site Reliability Engineering practices.
• Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD).

Our Package

• A structured Technical Progression Pathway to recognise and reward appropriate technical people.
• Competitive DV market aligned salaries
• Tiered role based DV allowance
• World-class training and development opportunities
• 10% on target bonus
• Equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It's for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.
• Enhanced women's health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%.
• New BT Better Workplace working environments at strategic locations across the UK.
• Huge range of flexible benefits including an EV salary sacrifice, cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan, additional annual leave.
• On-call allowance (Depending on role requirements).
• Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop.
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues.
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service.
• 2 weeks paid carer's leave.
• Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages.
• Enhanced life assurance of up to ten times base salary