Senior Platform Engineer: Hybrid Cloud Kubernetes Security

SixWorks; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of secure digital solutions in the UK is looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to enhance their platform engineering capabilities. This role emphasizes deep technical expertise combined with hands-on delivery in a hybrid environment. Key responsibilities include designing scalable solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should possess strong experience in platform engineering and tools such as Kubernetes and CI/CD. Join a team focused on innovation and improving operational agility in Defence and National Security.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance Scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Professional Development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Perks at Work scheme

Discretionary Bonus scheme

Secure on-site parking and gym facilities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure development.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes, CI/CD tooling, and cloud platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex platform solutions in hybrid environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in regulated environments is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and maintainable platform solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure platform reliability, performance, and resilience.
• Act as a subject matter expert in platform technologies.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide technical decisions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies for platform evolution.

Skills

Platform engineering

DevOps

Collaboration

Secure platform solutions

Operational excellence

Tools

Kubernetes

CI/CD tooling

AWS

Azure

GCP

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

A leading provider of secure digital solutions in the UK is looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to enhance their platform engineering capabilities. This role emphasizes deep technical expertise combined with hands-on delivery in a hybrid environment. Key responsibilities include designing scalable solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should possess strong experience in platform engineering and tools such as Kubernetes and CI/CD. Join a team focused on innovation and improving operational agility in Defence and National Security.