Platform Engineer, Precision Timing & Automation

National Physical Laboratory (NPL); Teddington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Physical Laboratory (NPL) seeks a Platform Engineer to develop scripting and automation for the build and support of servers and software in the Time & Frequency department. You will contribute to a world-leading precision timing initiative backed by government investment.

The role focuses on cross-platform automation, security-conscious engineering, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to keep critical infrastructure robust and secure.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Windows or Linux, with a willingness to develop skills across both.
• Scripting and automation (such as Bash, PowerShell, Packer, Ansible, Terraform, Docker, etc.)
• A degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, or closely related discipline.
• Python is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality code/automation/runbooks for the build and support of servers and software
• Continually improve knowledge and skills to keep abreast of technological advancements, understand the impact of your work, and communicate opportunities with your team
• Demonstrate strong, clear, and engaging communication skills, whilst contributing effectively as part of a team
• Security mindset

Skills

Bash

PowerShell

Ansible

Terraform

Docker

Windows/Linux

Python

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Packer

Job description

National Physical Laboratory (NPL) seeks a Platform Engineer to develop scripting and automation for the build and support of servers and software in the Time & Frequency department. You will contribute to a world-leading precision timing initiative backed by government investment.

The role focuses on cross-platform automation, security-conscious engineering, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to keep critical infrastructure robust and secure.