Senior Platform Engineer

Circle Recruitment; Lancashire; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking software provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to lead the deployment and management of infrastructure using DevOps practices and Kubernetes. This fully remote role offers a salary of £75,000 - £85,000 and excellent benefits, including 30 days of holiday and a personal development budget. A great opportunity to shape the future of automation in a flexible work environment.

Benefits

30 days of holiday plus bank holidays

£1,500 personal development budget annually

Private BUPA healthcare and dental cover

Generous matched pension contributions

Monthly flexible benefits budget

Performance bonuses and annual pay reviews

Qualifications

• Deep experience in DevOps and automation.
• Proficiency in Git and GitOps methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment and management of infrastructure.
• Collaborate with teams to refine DevOps processes.
• Deliver projects to support scalability and system resilience.

Skills

DevOps

Automation

Infrastructure as code

Kubernetes

Git

Cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP)

GitOps methodologies

Communication skills

Tools

ArgoCD

HashiCorp Vault

Golang

Job description

Senior Platform Engineer - Fully Remote (UK-based) £75,000 - £85,000 + Excellent Benefits

Our client is a forward-thinking software provider using cutting-edge technology—including AI—to transform how businesses operate. With a mission to streamline complex systems through intelligent automation, they’re seeking a talented Platform Engineer to join their remote team and help shape the future of their pioneering platform.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment and management of infrastructure and applications using ArgoCD, applying GitOps best practices.
• Manage and improve the deployment of shared platform services across Kubernetes clusters.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and refine DevOps processes.
• Deliver ad-hoc DevOps projects to support scalability, automation, and system resilience.
• Act as a technical advisor across platform, infrastructure, and application teams.
• Undertake additional activities and responsibilities as required.

Essential Skills

• Deep experience in DevOps, automation, and infrastructure as code.
• Proficiency in Git and GitOps methodologies.
• Expertise in secrets management tools (e.g., HashiCorp Vault).
• Practical experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, especially in production environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Understanding of non-functional testing: performance, scalability, resilience.
• Demonstrable track record in operational reliability and automation.

Desirable

• Familiarity with DataMesh principles and distributed data architecture.
• Experience in fast-paced, technically complex environments.
• Understanding of telecoms industry technologies and standards.
• Experience mentoring and supporting engineers.
• Hands-on proficiency with Golang for scripting or service development.

Why You\'ll Love It Here

• Our client offers a highly supportive and flexible work environment with outstanding benefits, including:
• 30 days of holiday plus bank holidays
• £1,500 personal development budget annually
• Private BUPA healthcare and dental cover
• Generous matched pension contributions
• Monthly flexible benefits budget
• Performance bonuses and annual pay reviews
• And much more – all designed to support your well-being, career growth, and work-life balance

How to Apply

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