Platform Engineer: Secure, Scalable Infra & Automation

BT; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Technical progression path

Competitive salaries

10% on-target bonus

BT Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

BT is seeking a Platform Engineer to design, build and operate resilient infrastructure platforms across on-site locations in Cheltenham, Ipswich, London and Manchester. The role focuses on automation, security and performance in large-scale environments, with Dar clearance required.

The team collaborates with architecture, security and software engineering to deliver modern platform solutions, while maintaining robust documentation and engineering practices for continual improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and operating large-scale infrastructure.
• Strong automation and scripting skills.
• DV security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, support and continuously improve infrastructure platforms that enable critical services.
• Contribute to automation of operational processes, reducing manual work and increasing platform reliability.
• Support platform modernisation and transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with architecture, security and software engineering teams to implement effective technical solutions.
• Monitor platform health, identify optimisation opportunities 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 mentor others in engineering community.

Skills

Independent worker

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Continuous learning

Security minded

Tools

Linux & Windows

Cloud platforms

Infrastructure as Code

CI/CD pipelines

Monitoring & observability

Networking basics

Job description

BT is seeking a Platform Engineer to design, build and operate resilient infrastructure platforms across on-site locations in Cheltenham, Ipswich, London and Manchester. The role focuses on automation, security and performance in large-scale environments, with Dar clearance required.

The team collaborates with architecture, security and software engineering to deliver modern platform solutions, while maintaining robust documentation and engineering practices for continual improvement.