Senior Platform Engineer

Anson Mccade; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech consulting firm in the UK seeks a Senior Platform Engineer to design and develop modern digital service platforms. This hybrid role requires active security clearance and involves leading projects on critical defense applications while mentoring junior engineers. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and collaboration, delivering high-performing, scalable solutions for vital public sector programs.

Qualifications

• Active Security Clearance is essential for this role.
• Experience in designing and developing digital service platforms.
• Proficiency in automation and deployment processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of digital service platforms.
• Contribute to technical decisions and mentoring of junior engineers.
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Skills

Active Security Clearance

Design of modern digital service platforms

Automation and deployment

Operational support

Mentoring junior engineers

Job description

Senior Platform Engineer

£Up to £80,000 GBP

Hybrid WORKING

Location : Bristol; Gloucester; Cardiff; Corsham; Swindon; Weston-Super-Mare; Reading; Cheltenham; Cardiff , Bristol, South West - United Kingdom Type : Permanent

Location : Corsham

Role : Permanent + Hybrid

Essential : Active Security Clearance

Client

Join a world‑class organisation where your work supports the UK's most critical Defence, Healthcare, and Public Sector programmes. Our client has been recognised as a Times Top 100 Company for 7 years in a row, delivering impact through technology, transformation, and consulting, underpinned by a culture of innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will lead the design and development of modern digital service platforms, including automation, deployment, and operational support. Our client works on the UK's most Mission‑Critical Defence Projects where you'll work alongside talented colleagues in engineering, testing, consulting, product management, and security to build scalable, secure, and high‑performing solutions. You will also contribute to technical decisions, mentor junior Platform Engineers, and help foster an inclusive, collaborative environment.