Senior Platform Engineer

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services company is seeking DevOps/Platform Engineers to create innovative engineering solutions. Applicants should have significant experience in DevOps practices and cloud infrastructure tools. Benefits include competitive salary, training opportunities, and additional vacation days for charitable work.

Benefits

25 days’ vacation

Gym subsidy

Private medical insurance

Three extra days for charitable work

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of hands-on experience in DevOps/platform engineering.
• Proven ability to design and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative platform solutions tailored to business challenges.
• Provide technical leadership during client projects.

Skills

DevOps

Cloud Security Best Practices

CI/CD Pipelines

Infrastructure Automation

Kubernetes

Tools

AWS CloudFormation

Terraform

AWS ECS

AWS Lambda

Snyk

Aqua Security

HashiCorp Vault

Job description

Job Description

Please Note: Any employment offer is conditional upon British citizenship and the successful completion of BPSS and SC security clearance, which requires a continuous UK address history for the past five years at the time of application.

Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow.

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology, and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets, and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in supporting the whole person. Our core values include Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual, and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for fostering a supportive and innovative work environment.

"Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

As a team:

Next Gen Engineering is dedicated to delivering memorable and differentiated customer experiences through innovative engineering solutions.

We are seeking experienced DevOps/Platform Engineers to join our vibrant community of Platform Engineering professionals, with expertise in DevOps, DevSecOps, SRE, Observability, and Internal Developer Platforms/Portals, based at our Scotland offices on a full-time, permanent basis.

As a member of our team, you will:

• Create innovative platform solutions by architecting and implementing cutting-edge platform engineering solutions tailored to address business challenges across industries.
• Provide technical leadership by guiding and collaborating with onshore and offshore engineering teams during client projects to ensure successful outcomes.

Learning Opportunities:

Engage directly with clients within a high-performing delivery team to build innovative Platform Engineering and DevOps capabilities. We support your professional growth through:

• Sponsored training and certifications for AWS, Azure, GCP, CNCF CKAD, and CKS, along with access to other partner product training.
• Internal programs such as DevSecOps Academy and Master Technology Architect.
• Opportunities to attend and represent Accenture at renowned DevOps conferences and global events like Re:Invent and Ignite.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum six years of hands-on experience in DevOps/platform engineering.
• Proven ability to design and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines for automated software delivery.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure automation tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, and AWS CDK.
• Practical experience hosting services on AWS ECS, Kubernetes, and AWS Lambda.
• Deep understanding of system performance optimization in AWS environments.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices, including IAM, encryption, and security monitoring.
• Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Snyk, Aqua Security, or HashiCorp Vault.
• Some leadership experience to support team growth, depending on project needs.

What’s in it for you:

Alongside a competitive salary, enjoy benefits such as 25 days’ vacation, gym subsidy, private medical insurance, and three extra days for charitable work. Flexibility and mobility are essential, as onsite client visits may be required.

About Accenture:

We work with a shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Our 775,000+ employees help stakeholders reinvent and create positive change worldwide. We foster an inclusive, diverse environment where everyone feels respected and empowered. We prioritize well-being and continuous learning, earning recognition as one of the World’s Best Workplaces.

Visit us at www.accenture.com

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, or any other protected basis by law. Job candidates are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest during hiring.