Senior Platform Engineer

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer in Manchester to build scalable infrastructure and lead DevOps practices. The role requires extensive experience in Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines, along with strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Candidates will thrive in fast-paced environments, ensuring platform reliability and development velocity.

Qualifications

• Over 8 years of experience in platform engineering and DevOps.
• Proven leadership in designing Kubernetes-based solutions.
• Strong scripting skills using Python and Linux shell.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable, resilient infrastructure and automation.
• Design and maintain Kubernetes-based platform solutions.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for seamless application delivery.

Skills

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

CI/CD

Git

Python

Linux shell scripting

Service mesh technologies

Calico

WebSphere Application Server

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

Maven

NPM

IBM Cloud

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Role Title: Senior Platform Engineer
Location: Manchester
Duration: Until 31December 2025
Rate: £400 per day - Umbrella Only

Role Description:

• Over 8 years of progressive experience in platform engineering and DevOps practices, with a strong focus on building scalable, resilient infrastructure and automation.
• Proven leadership in designing and maintaining Kubernetes-based platform solutions, with deep hands-on expertise in cluster orchestration, performance tuning, and team guidance.
• Extensive knowledge of Docker, Terraform, and modern CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins), enabling seamless application delivery and infrastructure as code (IaC) best practices.
• Proficient in architecting and supporting solutions on cloud platforms such as IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Skilled in version control using Git, including advanced Git workflows; experienced with build tools like Maven and NPM for dependency and artifact management.
• Experience implementing service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio) and advanced container networking tools like Calico for secure and efficient service communication.
• Strong scripting and automation background using Linux shell scripting and Python, improving operational efficiency and reducing manual overhead.
• Exposure to mobile CI/CD pipelines for both Android and iOS, contributing to a unified delivery platform across frontend and backend systems.
• Hands-on experience in WebSphere Application Server administration, covering installation, configuration, performance tuning, and lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, with an analytical and systems-thinking approach to resolving complex platform issues.
• Domain experience in the banking and financial services industry, ensuring compliance, security, and reliability in high-stakes environments.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities; adept at cross-functional collaboration and mentoring junior engineers.
• Thrive in fast-paced, agile environments, delivering platform reliability and development velocity through automation and best practices.