Senior Platform Engineer

Searchability; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer with active SC clearance to drive digital transformation in the public sector. This role involves working on high-stakes projects, utilizing cutting-edge technologies like AWS and Kubernetes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance critical digital infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to engage directly with stakeholders, implement innovative solutions, and participate in continuous learning through various resources and certifications. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering impactful digital services and making a difference in the public sector.

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance is required for this role due to security nature.
• Proficiency in AWS and hands-on experience with Terraform is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support digital transformation projects for the UK Government in an agile environment.
• Engage with stakeholders to translate technical concepts into user-friendly solutions.

Skills

Platform Engineering

Kubernetes

AWS

Linux

Digital Transformation

Scripting (Ruby, Go, Python)

CI/CD

Communication Skills

Tools

Terraform

Jenkins

Docker

Grafana

ELK

Git/GitHub/GitLab

Job description

Senior Platform Engineer (SC Cleared)

• Salary is from £60,000 – £100,000
• UK Based Only – SC Cleared (Active – Transferrable) NPPV3 Desired
• Deep understanding of Platform Engineering, Kubernetes, AWS, Linux and Digital Transformation required

ABOUT THE CLIENT:
Are you passionate about digital transformation in the public sector? We are looking for dynamic and driven Platform/DevOps Engineers with active SC clearance to support government projects focused on Agile development, user-centered design, and cloud computing. Join a collaborative team working at the forefront of open-source and cloud-based solutions in the UK public sector, delivering impactful digital services.

THE SENIOR PLATFORM ENGINEER ROLE:

• In this role, you’ll be immersed in high-stakes projects to support digital transformation within the UK Government, working in an agile team environment and partnering with fellow engineers to deliver resilient, scalable, and user-focused services.
• Cross-functional Engineering Projects: Participate in or lead collaborative, cross-functional projects to build and continuously improve critical digital infrastructure, focusing on performance, scalability, and security.
• Cutting-edge Technologies: Implement the UK Government’s IT vision using open-source technology, cloud platforms like AWS, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps methodologies.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage directly with both internal and external stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into user-friendly solutions and strategic actions.
• Continuous Development: Leverage a full suite of learning resources (e.g., Linux Academy, A Cloud Guru) and gain industry-recognised certifications, with opportunities to participate in tech meetups, hackathons etc.

SENIOR PLATFORM ENGINEER – ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in AWS (preferably with certifications like SysOps, Developer, or Architect) and hands-on experience in infrastructure automation with tools like Terraform.
• Configuration Management: Familiarity with configuration management tools, ideally Puppet, to manage and scale deployments.
• Scripting and Coding: Strong coding skills in at least one of Ruby, Go, or Python, plus an aptitude for developing automation solutions.
• CI/CD and Automation: A comprehensive understanding of CI environments (e.g., Jenkins, Bamboo) and orchestration tools to facilitate and streamline the deployment process.
• Linux Mastery: Deep knowledge of Linux systems (e.g., RHEL/CentOS), plus experience in troubleshooting within a multi-server, high-availability environment.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to stakeholders at all levels.

Desirable skills include:

• Experience with the following technologies will further strengthen your application:
• Core Networking and Load Balancing: Strong understanding of network infrastructure and load balancing fundamentals.
• Containerisation: Practical experience with Docker (Swarm or Kubernetes) for container orchestration and management.
• Monitoring and Alerting: Familiarity with monitoring and analytics tools like Grafana, ELK, and Prometheus for system visibility and performance insights.
• Version Control and Collaboration: Knowledge of Git/GitHub/GitLab for code management, along with a collaborative approach to code sharing and teamwork.

TO BE CONSIDERED…
This role requires active, transferrable SC clearance due to the high-security nature of the work. Only candidates holding current SC clearance will be considered.

Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to [e-mail]. For further information please call me on 01244 567 985. By applying for this role you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS: Platform Engineering, Kubernetes, AWS, Linux, Digital Transformation