Platform Engineer

Contract Opportunity: Platform Engineer | 12+ Months | UK-Based | Inside IR35

We're supporting a key bid and looking to engage an experienced Platform Engineer for a long-term contract starting soon. Outcome of the bid is expected next week, early engagement is essential.

Onsite Requirement: Wokingham – 2 days per week, including 1 overnight stay (expenses covered)

Duration: 12 months+

Clearance: Start post-BPSS

Key Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong understanding of Linux (Red Hat) and Kubernetes/OpenShift environments
• Hands-on experience installing, troubleshooting Kubernetes platforms and application deployments
• Solid analytical and system troubleshooting capabilities
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools: Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, Loki, EFK stack
• Experience in setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines – YAML, Tekton, Argo CD
• Strong scripting skills – Shell, Bash, Python
• Proficient with Kustomize, Helm, or similar templating tools
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in remote teams

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshooting and diagnosis of incidents across platforms
• Collaborate within a cross-functional team and external vendors
• Build and manage environments supporting CD/CI tools
• Automate infrastructure provisioning through scripting and templating
• Support developers through enablement and knowledge-sharing
• Resolve platform and pipeline support tickets
• Monitor, maintain and improve system performance and availability
• Contribute to continuous process improvement

This is an exciting project for a Platform Engineer to join a major UK national infrastructure organisation responsible for the operation and development of critical systems that support the country’s energy network. If you’re interested, please apply with your updated CV.