Platform Engineer

CBSbutler Ltd.; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Sheffield is seeking an engineer for the Core Platform Engineering Team. This hands-on role involves delivering engineering and operational support across a large-scale hybrid server environment. The ideal candidate will have solid knowledge of Linux, networking, and Kubernetes, along with experience in automation using tools like Python and Ansible. Join a team focused on continuous improvement and enhancing core platform operations.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of Linux and networking.
• Experience with large-scale Kubernetes environments.
• Familiarity with automation tools such as Python and Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering and operational activities across the Core Platform.
• Operate and maintain large-scale Kubernetes environments.
• Automate operational tasks using relevant tools.

Skills

Linux

Networking

Kubernetes (K8s)

Python

Ansible

GitHub

Jira

Jenkins

Job description

The Core Platform Engineering Team is responsible for the end-to-end operation, automation, and continuous improvement of a large-scale hybrid server estate supporting business-critical workloads. This is a hands-on, mixed engineering role where you'll contribute across fulfilment, implementation, platform maintenance, automation, and ongoing enhancement of the core platform.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver engineering, fulfilment, and operational activities across the Core Platform

Operate and maintain large-scale Kubernetes (K8s) environments

Perform hands-on implementation and configuration changes

Automate operational tasks using tools such as Python, Ansible, GitHub, Jira, and Jenkins

Troubleshoot incidents and actively drive continuous improvement initiatives

Required Skills & Experience

Solid knowledge of Linux, networking, and the container ecosystem