Platform Engineer

Babcock; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital intelligence company is looking for a cloud infrastructure engineer to build and maintain environments for software solutions in the defense sector. This hybrid role allows for flexible working, and opportunities for personal development are available. Candidates should possess strong skills in Microsoft Azure and Terraform, and will contribute to both major and diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Strong Cloud experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Strong experience using Terraform for Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Build, deploy, and maintain environments for software solutions.
• Support development and deployment for high-profile customers.
• Work on major UK projects with travel to customer sites.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

Terraform

Kubernetes

Security features in Azure

Job description

Location(s): [[mfield3]]

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber, and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect, and understand complex data, enabling governments, nation states, armed forces, and commercial businesses to unlock digital advantages in demanding environments.

What You Will Be Doing

You will be responsible for building, deploying, and maintaining environments, tooling, and pipelines to support the development and deployment of software solutions for high-profile customers within the defence sector. This role is hybrid, primarily working from home with travel to customer sites as needed (approximately 1-3 days per month), especially during launches and deployments.

The role involves working on a major UK project and offers opportunities to work on other interesting projects and for personal development.

What We Are Looking For?

Essential:

• Strong Cloud experience with Microsoft Azure, including understanding of networking and infrastructure management tools within the platform
• Experience with security features and implementations within Azure
• Strong experience using Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Experience with Kubernetes

Desirable:

• Experience working with both Linux and Windows operating systems
• Experience deploying infrastructure as code and managing remote Terraform state files
• Knowledge of Azure Landing Zone architecture, including networking and security, plus experience with NiFi

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and aim to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that could affect your performance, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth may restrict role eligibility. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher levels of security vetting may require 5-10 years of continuous UK residency, depending on the role.

Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

We embrace hybrid working, allowing flexibility to work from home, offices, or client sites, often at different times of the day. This approach leverages technology to enable remote interaction, collaboration, and creativity, supporting a better work-life balance and well-being.

Diversity and inclusion are core to our success. We foster an organizational culture where diverse perspectives, skills, and backgrounds drive excellence and help individuals and the organization realize their full potential.