Platform Engineer (Kubernetes)
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£54,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2134 (80% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,700, and Robert Walters is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2133 (IT business analysts, architects and systems designers, Platform/infrastructure engineering focus could fit IT architects) or SOC 2139 (Information technology professionals not elsewhere classified., DevOps automation and tooling work fits IT professionals n.e.c.). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Platform Engineer (Kubernetes)
Location: Glasgow
Role Type: Contract - 12 months
Work Setup: Hybrid - 3 days in the office
Client: Investment Banking
Level of the role: Mid-Senior
Who We Are
Robert Walters is the world's most trusted talent solutions business. Across the globe, we deliver recruitment, outsourcing, and talent advisory services for businesses of all sizes, opening doors for people with diverse skills, ambitions, and backgrounds.
The Role
Our client is a large multinational firm that provides a range of financial services, including advisory, investment, and asset management solutions. It serves a diverse set of clients worldwide, focusing on strategic planning, market operations, and long-term financial growth.
What you'll do
- Operate and maintain Kubernetes platforms across public and private cloud environments, ensuring reliability, scalability and performance.
- Monitor platform health and manage incidents end-to-end, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis and post-incident reviews.
- Maintain actionable observability through effective alerting, runbooks and documentation.
- Support client onboarding and deliver platform improvements to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.
- Develop automation and diagnostic tooling to reduce manual effort, improve performance and streamline processes.
- Manage platform capacity, upgrades and lifecycle activities to ensure infrastructure remains current and able to meet demand.
What you bring
- Proven experience as a Platform Engineer, with hands-on Kubernetes experience in production.
- Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across application and infrastructure environments.
- Experience with automation and scripting, including Unix scripting.
What's Next
If you are ready to take the next step, apply now! Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more.
We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require support or adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to help. Please feel free to contact us at adjustments@robertwalters.com to discuss how we can support you.
This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Robert Walters, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2134 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~343k in sampleSimilar sponsored roles
See all UK visa jobsNo close matches live right now.
Browse more sponsored jobs at Robert WaltersAbout sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Robert Walters holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2134 going rate of £54,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.