Principal Platform Engineer in Manchester

Energy Jobline ZR; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon UK in Manchester seeks a Principal Platform Engineer to deploy applications and software across cloud and on-prem environments within our Security Cyber business. You will build tools, automate releases, and work in an agile, collaborative team to deliver secure solutions.

The role offers hybrid working with three days on site. Candidates must be willing to obtain SC and eDV clearance and contribute to building resilient, scalable platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience in Agile/SCRUM/DevOps delivery model.
• Cloud technologies (AWS or Azure).
• Infrastructure as code with Terraform/Puppet/Chef/Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Work as a Principal Platform Engineer, deploying applications and software to cloud or on-prem environments.
• Build and set up development tools and infrastructure.
• Automate and improve development and release processes.
• Ensure systems are safe and secure against cyber threats.
• Identify technical problems and develop updates and solutions.
• Collaborate with other engineers to ensure processes are followed.

Skills

Agile/SCRUM/DevOps

Cloud technologies

Infrastructure as code

CI/CD pipelines

Kubernetes/Docker

Automation tools

Tools

Terraform

Puppet

Chef

Ansible

Job description

Job Description

Principal Platform Engineer

Manchester

Permanent, full time

Hybrid (min 3 days a week on site)

Due to the interesting work we do and the sector this team is working in, we require all candidates to be willing and eligible to hold SC and eDV clearance.

About us

At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.

Cyber

Our Security Cyber business delivers mission-critical solutions that safeguard our security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Working in a mature, agile environment, our SCRUM teams work synchronously with our customers to solve some of the toughest digital challenges faced in the world today.

Role & Responsibilities

• Work as a Principal Platform Engineer, deploying applications and software to cloud or on-prem environments for our many business areas.
• Due to the interesting work we do and the sector this team is working in, we require all candidates to be willing to attain an eDV clearance.
• Building and setting up development tools and infrastructure
• Understand the needs of project stakeholders
• Automate and improve development and release processes
• Ensure that systems are safe and secure against cyber security threats
• Identify technical problems and develop software updates and solutions
• Work with other engineers to ensure that development follows established processes and works as intended

Required experience

• Experience of working in an Agile/SCRUM/DevOps delivery model
• Cloud technologies (AWS or Azure)
• Infrastructure as code e.g. Terraform, Puppet, Chef, Ansible etc.
• Experience in building and deploying large-scale applications in Continuous Integration/Delivery pipelines; Container platform and orchestration systems ECS, AKS, Kubernetes/helm/Docker
• Experience in automation and integration tools such as Jenkins, Concourse CI or cloud equivalents
• Experience in scripting and source control

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