Windows Platform Engineer - Outside IR35

SDL Solutions Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

SDL Solutions Limited is seeking a seasoned Windows Platform Engineer to own the Windows stack embedded in advanced automated bioreactor systems used by scientists worldwide. This 12-month contract with potential extension focuses on Windows platform strategy, lifecycle management, deployment automation and hands-on troubleshooting across development, manufacturing and customer environments.

You will own the Windows platform including OS, drivers, BIOS/firmware and software configuration; lead

Qualifications

• Strong Windows Enterprise/LTSC experience and Windows platform ownership.
• Experience with Windows deployment, imaging, provisioning or endpoint management.
• Proficient in PowerShell and automation tooling.
• Excellent troubleshooting and technical investigation skills.
• Experience with Windows-based products, automation or manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the Windows platform, including OS, drivers, BIOS/firmware and software configuration.
• Lead Windows lifecycle, patching, upgrades and vulnerability management.
• Develop automated deployment and provisioning solutions using PowerShell and related technologies.
• Manage hardware/software baselines and configuration traceability.
• Investigate and resolve complex Windows, networking and device issues.
• Collaborate with Software Engineering, Manufacturing, Service and Quality teams.

Skills

Windows Enterprise/LTSC

Deployment/Imaging/Provisioning

PowerShell/Automation

Troubleshooting

Industrial environments

Job description

Windows Platform Engineer - Outside IR35

12-month contract | Potential extension

We are looking for an experienced Windows Platform Engineer to take ownership of the Windows platform embedded within advanced automated bioreactor systems used by scientists and bioprocess teams worldwide.

This is a hands-on Software Engineering role, focused on Windows platform strategy, lifecycle management, deployment automation and technical troubleshooting across development, manufacturing and customer environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the Windows platform, including OS, drivers, BIOS/firmware and software configuration.
• Lead Windows lifecycle, patching, upgrades and vulnerability management.
• Develop automated deployment and provisioning solutions using PowerShell and related technologies.
• Manage hardware/software baselines and configuration traceability.
• Investigate and resolve complex Windows, networking and device issues.
• Work closely with Software Engineering, Manufacturing, Service and Quality teams.

Key Skills

• Strong Microsoft Windows Enterprise/LTSC experience.
• Windows deployment, imaging, provisioning or endpoint management.
• Strong PowerShell/automation experience.
• Excellent troubleshooting and technical investigation skills.
• Experience working with Windows-based products, industrial systems, automation, laboratory equipment or manufacturing environments.

This role would suit a Windows Platform, Deployment, IT/OT or Systems Engineer who enjoys hands-on technical ownership and automation in a product-focused environment.