Platform Engineer Technical Analyst (IT Obsolescence) | S3 | Technology & Operations | Milton Keynes

Banco Santander; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Milton Keynes is seeking a Platform Engineer / Technical Analyst to manage OS upgrades, coordinate migrations, and support application teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, IT project delivery management experience, and relevant certifications such as ITIL. This role offers a full-time opportunity in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of operating systems, databases, middleware and networking.
• Understanding of Solution Architecture principles.
• Strong data analytical skills for asset-business alignment.
• Hands-on experience in asset discovery and application mapping.
• Experience in delivery management and oversight of internal/external teams.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating OS upgrades, migrations and decommissioning activities.
• Supporting application teams with middleware for upgrades and migrations.
• Providing asset discovery and application mapping support.
• Ensuring infrastructure changes meet operational requirements.
• Supporting problem-management root-cause analysis.

Skills

Operating systems (RHEL, Windows)

Databases (Oracle, DB2, PostgreSQL)

Middleware (MQ, WebSphere, BizTalk)

Asset discovery and application mapping

Solution Architecture principles

Data analytical skills

Delivery management

Compliance frameworks (GDPR, SOX)

Education

Degree in IT Engineering

ITIL Foundation certification

Job description

Platform Engineer / Technical Analyst (IT Obsolescence) – S3 Technology & Operations, Milton Keynes

Country: United Kingdom

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating OS upgrades, migrations and decommissioning activities.
• Supporting application teams with middleware (MQ, WebSphere, BizTalk) for upgrades and migrations.
• Providing asset discovery and application mapping to support obsolescence planning.
• Ensuring infrastructure changes meet production readiness and operational transition requirements.
• Supporting problem‑management root‑cause analysis and incident investigations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Broad understanding of operating systems, databases, middleware and networking (RHEL, Windows, Oracle, DB2, PostgreSQL). (Required)
• Understanding of Solution Architecture principles to drive end‑to‑end remediation capability. (Required)
• Strong data analytical skills to determine alignment of orphan assets to business areas. (Required)
• Hands‑on experience in asset discovery and application mapping. (Required)
• Delivery management and oversight of internal and external teams and their associated portfolios. (Required)
• Awareness of compliance frameworks such as GDPR and SOX. (Preferred)
• Degree in IT Engineering or equivalent experience. (Preferred)
• ITIL Foundation certification. (Required)
• Experience in production readiness and operational transition for infrastructure projects. (Preferred)

Hard Skills

• Operating systems (RHEL, Windows)
• Databases (Oracle, DB2, PostgreSQL)
• Middleware (MQ, WebSphere, BizTalk)
• Asset discovery and application mapping
• Solution Architecture principles (end‑to‑end remediation)
• Data analytical skills (aligning orphan assets to business areas)
• Delivery management and oversight of technical teams
• Compliance frameworks (GDPR, SOX)
• Production readiness and operational transition for infrastructure projects

Soft Skills

• Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities
• Effective communication skills
• Analytical thinking and problem‑solving
• Proactive and responsible approach to risk management
• Adaptability and willingness to embrace innovation and change
• Attention to detail (ensuring production readiness & operational transition)
• Organisational and delivery management skills

Key Skills

• Business Process
• Active Directory
• Customer Service
• Information Technology
• HIPAA
• Information Security
• Infrastructure
• Linux
• Project Management
• NIST
• Risk Assessments
• Procedures
• Data Analysis
• Technical Support

Local Compliance

At Santander we’re proud to be an inclusive organisation that provides equal opportunities for everyone regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating a recruitment experience that is accessible, fair and welcoming for all candidates.

Right to Work in the UK

Every individual must have the right to work in the UK to commence employment with Santander. If you do not have a right to work or an application for a working visa or permit is unsuccessful, Santander will not proceed with your application.

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Vacancy

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