Platform Engineer

Platform Engineer

Rate: 598

Clearance required: MOD SC (ideally needs SC in place already or SC Eligible)

Location: Portsmouth (Hybrid - 2 days every other week on site, plus remote working)

Overview

Job Description: DevSecOps (continuous integration, automation, security scanning); Scripting: Bash/Linux/Python; Automation and containerisation; Solution based mindset; DevOps culture; Python; Apache Kafka; Kubernetes; Docker; CICD; Secure development in air gapped environments; AI/ML model integration experience.

Role scope

• Primary focus: This role combines hands-on engineering (CI/CD, Kubernetes, automation) with architectural/lead elements. 60/40 split leaning towards leading the thought and supporting the team, with hands-on delivery as needed.
• Migration / platform maturity: Modernising existing platforms and maintaining current environments. There are two environments at different maturity stages.