Senior Platform Engineer
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About the Role
This is a hands-on engineering position in a small, agile consultancy delivering rapid proofs-of-concept and high-quality platform solutions into the Defence and Security sector.
I am looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to lead the design and implementation of scalable, automated, and secure platform tooling with a focus on CI/CD, Kubernetes configuration, GitOps workflows, and infrastructure monitoring. You’ll work closely with a highly capable Platform team to support security, maintainability, and performance across a modern engineering environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead design and build of automation toolchains and CI/CD workflows
- Implement Kubernetes configuration and orchestration best practices
- Develop scalable, secure infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible
- Evangelise GitOps and support deployment automation
- Monitor and improve platform performance using tools like Prometheus and Grafana
- Provide technical oversight and guidance to cross-functional teams
- Stay ahead of emerging tech trends to enhance platform capabilities
What I'm Looking For
- 5+ years' experience in Platform, DevOps or SRE roles
- Expertise in Kubernetes and container orchestration
- Strong experience with Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD tooling (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD)
- Solid understanding of Git and version control best practices
- Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana
- Comfortable in fast-paced, agile environments
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Active SC or DV clearance required
Nice To Have
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- GitOps mindset and secure-by-design principles
- Background in consultancy or client-facing delivery
Why Join?
- Rapid career growth in a mission-led tech environment
- Flexible working & supportive team culture
- Generous training and development opportunities
- Private Medical Insurance + Life Assurance
- On-site parking, gym, café & modern break-out spaces
- Bonus scheme + 25 days holiday + perks & pension
Application Process
To be considered for this role, apply via this advert or drop me a note at luke.parry@searchability.com. For a confidential chat, feel free to message or WhatsApp me on 07412 519044. I'm available early or late to suit you.