Platform Engineer (Hybrid) — Lead Infra, CI/CD & Security

QinetiQ Group plc; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative tech company based in Salford is searching for a Platform Engineer to drive complex platform initiatives and improve team efficiency. This role combines technical leadership with mentorship, addressing significant challenges from conception to deployment. The ideal candidate will excel in an Agile environment, actively contribute to process enhancements, and help build a supportive team culture. The position offers competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a range of benefits, while contributing to the safety of the UK.

Benefits

Flexible/Hybrid working options

Performance bonus

Company bonus

Pension matched 1.5x up to 10.5%

Medical cover

Holiday purchase/buy-back scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Car benefit scheme

Qualifications

• Experience driving complex platform projects from design to production.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Ability to mentor junior team members and support delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Implement complex platform features and own projects from start to finish.
• Monitor and improve platform environments continuously.
• Coach teams on best practices and document procedures.

Skills

Problem ownership

Process improvement

Complex problem solving

Mentorship

Agile methodologies

Tools

Kubernetes

GitLab

ElasticSearch

Job description

An innovative tech company based in Salford is searching for a Platform Engineer to drive complex platform initiatives and improve team efficiency. This role combines technical leadership with mentorship, addressing significant challenges from conception to deployment. The ideal candidate will excel in an Agile environment, actively contribute to process enhancements, and help build a supportive team culture. The position offers competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a range of benefits, while contributing to the safety of the UK.