Senior Platform Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech consultancy is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer in Leeds. You will design and develop secure, scalable digital platforms for the UK Government, utilizing technologies like Python and AWS. The role offers a hybrid work model with private medical benefits and a commitment to career progression within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension plan

Life assurance

Focus on learning and community outreach

Qualifications

• Experience developing in at least one modern programming language.
• Strong understanding of agile ways of working (Scrum, Kanban, Lean).
• Hands-on experience with Git, automated testing frameworks, and CI/CD tools.
• Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (British or dual British only).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop secure, scalable digital platforms.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and analysts in agile teams.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines.
• Write clean, consistent code with automated testing.

Skills

Programming skills in Python, Java, JavaScript or .Net

Agile methodology understanding

CI/CD pipeline management

Git proficiency

Creative and collaborative mindset

Tools

Jenkins

Bamboo

Bitbucket

AWS

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Job Description

Senior Platform Engineer

Leeds (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Up to £72,000 – Permanent

️ Help build the platforms that protect the UK — right here in Leeds.

This growing consultancy delivers cutting-edge digital solutions for the UK Government and Security sector. Their Leeds team is a key part of that mission — working with purpose, solving real-world problems, and staying connected to the local tech scene.

They’re now looking for Senior Platform Engineers who want to work on meaningful projects, with the freedom to innovate and grow.

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing and developing secure, scalable digital platforms using Python, Java, JavaScript or .Net
• Working closely with engineers, architects and analysts in agile, cross-functional teams
• Building and managing CI/CD pipelines with tools like Jenkins, Bamboo or Bitbucket
• Writing clean, consistent code with automated testing and static analysis tools
• Getting hands-on across cloud, automation and modern DevOps tooling

What you’ll bring:

• Experience developing in at least one modern programming
• Strong understanding of agile ways of working (Scrum, Kanban, Lean)
• Hands-on with Git, automated testing frameworks, and CI/CD tools
• A creative and collaborative mindset
• UK Security Clearance eligibility (British or dual British only)

Nice to have (or build with us):

• Experience with AWS or Azure
• Familiarity with Docker / Kubernetes
• Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Ansible or Terraform
• Knowledge of database technologies (SQL / NoSQL / Graph)
• Exposure to ML platforms (e.g. TensorFlow, Azure ML)

The Package:

• Salary up to £72,000
• Hybrid working (3 days a week in Leeds)
• Private medical, enhanced pension & life assurance
• Inclusive culture with a focus on learning and community outreach
• Real career progression in a high-impact, supportive team

To hear more about the role, get in touch with Brad Collings.