Platform Engineer

£60,000 – £90,000

Location: United Kingdom (Greater Manchester – Manchester, Greater Manchester) Type: Permanent

Platform Engineer

Location: Manchester (Hybrid)
Salary: £60,000 - £90,000 (Depending on Experience and Seniority)

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and take on exciting challenges as a Platform Engineer? This role is perfect for someone who thrives on innovation, enjoys problem-solving, and values collaboration. You'll be working on meaningful projects within the UK Public Sector, helping to drive digital transformation with cutting-edge technologies.

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Platform Engineer, you'll:

• Build and maintain reliable, scalable services as part of cross-functional teams.
• Dive into exciting technologies like Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS to create impactful solutions.
• Automate and optimise workflows using tools like Terraform and Ansible.
• Debug and improve multi-server systems in high-availability environments.
• Mentor junior engineers and help foster a culture of learning and collaboration.
• Champion modern software practices like CI/CD, microservices, and cloud-native solutions.

What You'll Bring:

Essential Skills of a Platform Engineer:

• Hands-on experience in production environments, tackling real-world challenges.
• A solid foundation in Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS infrastructure.
• Proficiency with automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and how to optimise processes.
• Clear communication skills to explain technical concepts to both peers and stakeholders.

Desirable Skills of a Platform Engineer:

• A knack for networking and load balancing.
• Familiarity with tools like Jenkins, Grafana, Prometheus, and GitLab CI.
• Experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and tools like Vault or Consul.

Why Join?

You'll get to work with incredible teams on large-scale, meaningful projects that truly make a difference. This role offers room to grow, learn, and take on exciting challenges every step of the way. If you're someone who loves solving problems and innovating with the latest tools, this Platform Engineer role is your chance to shine.

Ready to get started? Apply today and make an impact!

Reference: AMC/OMC/PEC