Contract Opportunity: Platform Engineer 12+ Months UK-Based
We're supporting a key bid and looking to engage two experienced Platform Engineers 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 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.