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Senior Systems Engineer - Secure Digital Platform (SDP) Data & Integration Location: Reading - 3 days onsite / 2 days remote Rate: 65- 71 per hour, inside IR35 Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Nationality: Sole British National required Contract: 6 Months + The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support a secure digital platform within a highly regulated defence and aerospace environment. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, operation, support and continuous improvement of enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms and hosting services. The role provides technical leadership across hybrid environments, ensuring systems are secure, resilient, scalable and aligned with business and programme objectives . You will work across Microsoft Azure, on-premises infrastructure, virtualisation, storage, networking and container platforms including Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift . Working closely with security, architecture, application and service delivery teams, you will support business-critical services while driving automation, modernisation and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy and support enterprise infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments. Administer and optimise Microsoft Azure services and cloud-native infrastructure. Manage and maintain Windows Server and Linux environments. Deploy, configure and support Kubernetes and OpenShift platforms. Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation solutions. Ensure infrastructure meets security, compliance, resilience and availability requirements. Monitor system performance, capacity and operational health. Support backup, disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities. Work with security teams to implement secure-by-design infrastructure solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve complex incidents, problems and technical issues. Maintain technical documentation, standards and operational procedures. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing. Support infrastructure transformation, cloud migration and technology refresh programmes. Key Objectives Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering Deliver reliable, scalable infrastructure solutions. Support the adoption and governance of cloud services. Maintain high levels of platform availability, performance and resilience. Drive infrastructure modernisation initiatives. Platform & Container Services Design and support Kubernetes and OpenShift hosting platforms. Enable secure deployment of containerised workloads. Improve automation, observability and operational efficiency. Support platform scalability and lifecycle management. Operational Excellence Maintain infrastructure services against agreed service level objectives. Identify and resolve recurring operational issues. Improve monitoring, alerting and performance management. Ensure operational processes follow industry best practice. Automation & Continuous Improvement Promote Infrastructure as Code and automation-first approaches. Develop and maintain automation using scripting and orchestration tools. Reduce manual operational overhead through process improvement. Drive continuous service improvement and innovation. Planning & Technical Assurance Support infrastructure roadmaps and strategic plans. Manage technical risks, dependencies and operational challenges. Participate in capacity planning and technology lifecycle management. Provide technical assurance and delivery confidence across programmes and projects. Escalate issues and risks appropriately. Essential Skills & Experience 5+ years' experience in systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, platform engineering or a similar role. Demonstrable experience delivering infrastructure within defence, aerospace or highly regulated environments . Active SC Clearance . Sole British National . Strong experience administering Microsoft Azure services and infrastructure. Experience supporting hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. Experience working within classified or secure environments. Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Linux operating systems. Experience with enterprise virtualisation platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V. Strong understanding of networking technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, load balancing, firewalls and routing. Hands-on experience administering Kubernetes clusters. Practical experience supporting Red Hat OpenShift environments. Experience supporting large-scale enterprise container platforms. Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates or Ansible . Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Bash, Python or similar . Experience with monitoring, logging and observability platforms. Experience with backup, recovery and disaster recovery solutions. Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to mentor and support junior engineers. Experience working within Agile, DevOps or Platform Engineering environments. Desirable Experience Azure Solutions Architect or Azure Administrator certification. Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate. Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert. Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA). Red Hat OpenShift Administration certification. VMware VCP certification. ITIL Foundation or equivalent service management certification. Knowledge of Azure Arc and hybrid cloud management technologies. Experience with Software Defined Networking (SDN). Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture principles. Experience with service mesh technologies such as Istio. Knowledge of cloud cost optimisation and FinOps principles. Experience with edge or distributed computing architectures. Experience supporting infrastructure transformation and cloud migration programmes. Qualifications A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering or a related discipline is desirable, alongside significant professional experience in infrastructure, systems, cloud or platform engineering. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer with strong Azure, Kubernetes/OpenShift and secure infrastructure experience to work on technically challenging programmes within a critical UK defence and aerospace environment.

Systems Engineer - Azure months + +Hybrid working in Reading +SC cleared role +Sole British nationals only due to nature of the project +Inside IR35 + 500 - 535 a day Working within the Infrastructure & Platform Services team, you will help support, maintain and enhance enterprise infrastructure, cloud services and platform technologies. You'll contribute to secure, reliable and resilient services across Microsoft Azure and on-premise environments while supporting automation and modern infrastructure initiatives. Key Responsibilities Support and administer cloud and on-premises infrastructure. Maintain Windows Server and Linux environments. Deploy, configure and support Microsoft Azure services. Support virtualisation platforms including VMware and Hyper-V. Assist with Kubernetes and OpenShift platform administration. Monitor infrastructure performance, availability and capacity. Support incident, problem and change management activities. Assist with backup, disaster recovery and business continuity processes. Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation initiatives. Produce and maintain technical documentation. Work closely with senior engineers to improve platform reliability and operational performance. Essential Skills & Experience Experience supporting Windows Server and/or Linux environments. Understanding of Microsoft Azure services and cloud technologies. Knowledge of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs and firewalls. Experience with virtualisation technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V. Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring and operational support. Understanding of security principles and access management. Knowledge of backup, recovery and disaster recovery concepts. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a collaborative engineering team. Desirable Skills Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) and/or Azure Administrator (AZ-104). Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift and Docker. Exposure to Terraform, Ansible or other Infrastructure as Code tools. Scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash or Python. Experience with Grafana, Prometheus or Azure Monitor. Knowledge of DevOps practices and hybrid cloud environments. ITIL Foundation certification. If you'd like to discuss this Systems Engineer - Azure role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer £60-70k St. Ives If you want to develop yourself from a Senior to a Lead engineer with a leading company developing extremely precise systems. This is the role for you. Platform Recruitment is partnered with a global leader in extremely responsive control software for industrial automation, looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer. You ll be responsible for developing firmware & software, leading the software development team, and innovating the next generation of concepts. Responsibilities as an Embedded Software Engineer: Design, develop, optimise, and thoroughly test firmware and software for execution on bare-metal processors and embedded Linux/RTOS platforms Lead a cross-functional team of hardware and software engineers to define the requirements and lead the software development life cycle Requirements: Proven experience in leading firmware development for bare-metal and Linux/RTOS-based systems, with high proficiency in high-performance C/C++. Extensive knowledge of various communication protocols (e.g., TCP/UDP, SPI/I2C, CAN, RS232) High-level familiarity with electronics/schematics, and strong numerical/analytical skills Desirable skills for an Embedded Software Engineer: Experience developing on Arm Cortex platforms utilising either RTOS or bare metal Working knowledge of embedded security Experience with other embedded or high-level prototyping languages such as Rust, C#, or Python Apply now to develop the next generation of high-precision control software! Platform Recruitment: Platform recruitment covers a wide range of IT and Engineering positions, including C++, Embedded, Electronics, Mechanical, DevOps, Cloud, Support, Project Management, Technical Sales, and more.

Systems Engineer - Secure Digital Platform (SDP) Reading/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) 12 Month Contract 71.43 per hour Inside ir35 Active SC Clearance is required for this role Play a key role in delivering the next generation of UK defence capability. We are supporting a defence client on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) - a landmark international defence initiative developing the future combat air system - and are looking for a Systems Engineer to join the Secure Digital Platform (SDP) team. This is an opportunity to work on highly sensitive MOD and aerospace programmes, helping build and support the secure digital infrastructure that underpins mission-critical defence capability. Responsibilities: Supporting secure cloud and on-premises infrastructure environments Assisting with Microsoft Azure administration and cloud platform operations Maintaining Windows Server and Linux environments Supporting virtualisation platforms and enterprise hosting solutions Working with Kubernetes/OpenShift container platforms Monitoring system performance, availability and resilience Supporting incident management, troubleshooting and service improvements Contributing to automation and Infrastructure-as-Code initiatives using tools such as Terraform, Ansible or PowerShell Supporting secure infrastructure changes, documentation and operational processes Expereince Required: Experience within defence, aerospace, MOD, government or other secure environments Experience supporting Windows Server and/or Linux platforms Understanding of cloud technologies, ideally Microsoft Azure Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls) Exposure to VMware, Hyper-V, Kubernetes, OpenShift or container technologies Interest in automation, DevOps practices and modern platform engineering Why join? Work on the GCAP programme , shaping future defence technology Support secure digital platforms within a highly sensitive aerospace environment Gain exposure to modern cloud, container and automation technologies Join a world-leading defence organisation at the forefront of innovation If this is of interest, please feel free to submit your CV.

Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: North West & Yorkshire Offices Salary: Up to £75k (depending on experience) We re partnering with an established technology engineering organisation seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead software architecture, technical delivery, and development strategy across advanced embedded systems. This is a senior, hands-on role combining system architecture, embedded software development, and project ownership. A key aspect of this position is applying electrical power systems knowledge and protection function theory within embedded control environments. If you re a senior embedded engineer looking to influence architecture, lead delivery, and work on complex real-time systems, we want to hear from you! About the Role Define and own embedded software architecture and technical direction Lead delivery of complex embedded projects to time and quality targets Develop and maintain robust C/C++ embedded codebases Translate system requirements into structured deliverables Guide design decisions and review implementation approaches Oversee testing strategy, documentation, and release quality Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies Drive Agile processes and continuous improvement practices Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project stakeholders About you Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar Advanced C/C++ embedded development experience Strong background in embedded systems design Experience working with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP and secure communications Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments Knowledge of electrical power systems and protection function theory Experience delivering commercial embedded products end-to-end Peripheral interfacing experience (SPI, I2C, memory interfaces) Debugging complex real-time or multithreaded systems Desirable Experience Linux-based embedded platforms or containerised environments Python or scripting languages CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling Industrial communication protocols or automation systems Cybersecurity concepts within embedded environments Cloud or enterprise platform integration Wireless communications (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.

Senior DevOps Engineer Belfast Hybrid Up to £70,000 We are working with a globally recognised media and technology organisation to hire a Senior DevOps Engineer into their Belfast engineering team. This is a hands-on senior role sitting at the heart of a live re-platforming project, migrating a legacy application into AWS and modernising it for cloud-native best practices. You will work alongside an experienced senior engineer to drive this forward, with real ownership and influence over architecture decisions, not a ticket-by-ticket delivery role. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead infrastructure improvements, and help shape the DevOps practice across the organisation. If you want genuine end-to-end ownership of a production environment and the chance to leave a real technical mark on a meaningful project, this is a strong opportunity to do that. What you will be doing: Designing and implementing robust, scalable, and secure infrastructure on AWS Driving the migration of legacy systems into cloud-native architectures Developing and maintaining infrastructure-as-code using Terraform or comparable tooling Improving system reliability, observability, and cost-efficiency across environments Modernising CI/CD practices to enable safe, rapid delivery across multiple environments Supporting incident response and improving operational visibility through monitoring, logging, and tracing Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to engineering standards and design reviews What we are looking for: Deep, broad AWS experience across the full ecosystem, not siloed knowledge of individual services Strong Linux fundamentals, considered essential for this role Strong networking knowledge and an understanding of distributed architectures A track record of owning and running production environments end to end Experience with containerised workloads in production using Docker, ECS, or Kubernetes Proficiency in Terraform or a comparable infrastructure-as-code tool Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, Go, or similar Useful but not essential: Experience with Ansible, Cloudflare, PostgreSQL, or MySQL in production Familiarity with observability platforms such as Datadog, Splunk, or ELK Exposure to multi-tenant SaaS architectures Experience leading or contributing to cloud migration projects The details: Location: Belfast Working pattern: Hybrid, with core office days on Monday and Thursday Benefits include private medical and pension matching

Fully Remote - UK, Spain, Portugal or the NetherlandsPackage includes - 29 days holiday + UK bank holidays, Enhanced parental leave, Private healthcare, Life insurance, Wellbeing allowance, Home office set-up supportWe're looking for a Senior AWS Cloud Engineer to join a growing platform team supporting a large-scale cloud hosting platform used by organisations around the world. You must have a very strong knowledge of AWS, Terraform and Kubernetes.This is a fully remote opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys building secure, scalable and highly automated cloud infrastructure using modern DevOps practices.You will be expected to - Design, build and maintain AWS-based cloud infrastructure. Manage and improve Kubernetes environments in production. Develop infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform. Support CI/CD pipelines, automation and platform reliability. Mentoring and supporting other engineers within the team. Have strong AWS experience (EC2, EKS, RDS, S3, ECR, WAF, SES) Kubernetes production experience. Terraform and infrastructure-as-code expertise. Linux administration skills. PostgreSQL database experience. CI/CD pipeline development.

SENIOR DEVOPS ENGINEER- SC CLEARED SENIOR DEVOPS ENGINEER - Contract opportunity for a Senior DevOps Engineer with active SC Clearance - Day rate up to £550/day outside IR35 DOE - Bristol Based Opportunity- To apply, please call Laura Jackson on , or email with an up-to-date CV. WHO ARE WE?We're hiring for a Senior DevOps Engineers to join a consultancy delivering cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading Defence clients You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple high-impact, innovative and mission-critical projects, shaping solutions that make a real difference. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, you will need active SC clearance. THE SENIOR DEVOPS ENGINEER- Active SC clearance - Bristol based, or ability to commute - Experience as a Senior DevOps Engineer, or in a similar role SENIOR DEVOPS ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS- Experience in Infrastructure as code development lifecycle - Linux and Windows Server experience - Experience with Configuration as Code (DSC, Ansible etc)- Containerisations tools (Docker, Kubernetes)- Azure experience. - Monitoring and observability tools TO BE CONSIDERED:Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on . For further information please call me: / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLSDEVSECOPS, PLATFROM ENGINEER, SECURITY, DEVOPS, AWS, SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER, DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, DV CLEARED, DV CLEARANCE, SECURITY CLEARED, NSD

Hybrid - within commuting distance of our Redcar Campus £56,667 + benefits (+ London weighting, if applicable) The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high-quality, evidence-informed teacher education, and is on a mission to improve teacher and leader development across the education system. A key part of that mission is our Teacher Education Dataset (TED), an ambitious data and research initiative focused on building better evidence about teacher development and what makes teaching impactful. By bringing together education, research and digital infrastructure, TED will support new insight into how teachers develop, improve and thrive across their careers. About the role We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Software Engineer to join our TED team and play an important role in building and maintaining the technical infrastructure that supports TED. Working at the intersection of software engineering, data and research, the postholder will help develop secure, reliable and scalable systems that enable robust analysis and contribute to high-quality, evidence-informed improvement across the sector. Corporate responsibilities To ensure that the responsibilities of the role are carried out in a way which reflects the mission and the values of the NIoT. To be aware of and observe all policies, procedures, working practices and regulations, and in particular to comply with policies relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Confidentiality, Data Protection and Financial Regulations, reporting any concerns to an appropriate person. To comply with all reasonable management requests. Key responsibilities Design, develop, maintain and improve software and technical infrastructure that supports TED and related education research activity. Build secure, scalable and reliable systems that enable robust analysis of education and teacher development data. Apply software engineering and DevOps best practice to deliver high-quality, well-tested and maintainable technical solutions. Contribute to reproducible, transparent and efficient research workflows, pipelines and supporting tools. Work closely with developers, researchers and other colleagues to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical delivery. Contribute to architectural decisions and the ongoing improvement of platform design, developer experience, monitoring and software quality. Support the operation and maintenance of production systems and help troubleshoot issues where required. Produce and maintain clear technical documentation and contribute to wider project communication where appropriate. Contribute to a collaborative team environment, including supporting and mentoring colleagues where appropriate. Essential criteria Proven experience in software engineering, including building and maintaining production systems. Strong coding skills in relevant programming languages and experience of modern software development practices. Experience with version control, code review, testing and continuous integration. Ability to take ownership of complex technical systems, including feature development, maintenance and support. Strong technical judgement and problem-solving ability, including awareness of architectural trade-offs. Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences. Commitment to quality, security, maintainability and continuous improvement. Interest in applying software engineering to education, data and evidence-informed improvement. Desirable criteria Experience with Python, JavaScript or similar languages. Experience of Linux, Docker, CI/CD and DevOps tooling. Experience of database design, optimisation or data pipeline development. Experience working with sensitive data or secure analytical environments. Experience of research platforms, reproducible analytics or trusted research infrastructure. Experience in education, public sector or data-rich research settings. Experience mentoring others and contributing to team-wide engineering practice. Key benefits Generous Annual Leave - 27 days' holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays). Flexible Working - we offer flexible start and end working times, with hybrid working in place for all roles. Pension - Entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Salary Sacrifice Schemes - we offer salary sacrifice schemes for bikes, cars and tech! Lifestyle Benefits - We offer discounts on gyms, cinema, retail and much more! Parenthood Leave - We offer above the statutory minimum for maternity, adoption and paternity leave. Working Environment - We have a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of likeminded professionals. Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters. Development: We fully support the development of our staff and ensure that you have high level of continuous professional development. We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. If you have any queries about this role, please email us at For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page. Closing date: 10.00am on Monday, 1 June 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. This post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children's Barred List Check and Occupational Health Check is required as a condition of employment.

Senior DevOps Engineer Belfast Hybrid Up to £70,000 We are working with a globally recognised media and technology organisation to hire a Senior DevOps Engineer into their Belfast engineering team. This is a hands-on senior role sitting at the heart of a live re-platforming project, migrating a legacy application into AWS and modernising it for cloud-native best practices. You will work alongside an experienced senior engineer to drive this forward, with real ownership and influence over architecture decisions, not a ticket-by-ticket delivery role. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead infrastructure improvements, and help shape the DevOps practice across the organisation. If you want genuine end-to-end ownership of a production environment and the chance to leave a real technical mark on a meaningful project, this is a strong opportunity to do that. What you will be doing: Designing and implementing robust, scalable, and secure infrastructure on AWS Driving the migration of legacy systems into cloud-native architectures Developing and maintaining infrastructure-as-code using Terraform or comparable tooling Improving system reliability, observability, and cost-efficiency across environments Modernising CI/CD practices to enable safe, rapid delivery across multiple environments Supporting incident response and improving operational visibility through monitoring, logging, and tracing Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to engineering standards and design reviews What we are looking for: Deep, broad AWS experience across the full ecosystem, not siloed knowledge of individual services Strong Linux fundamentals, considered essential for this role Strong networking knowledge and an understanding of distributed architectures A track record of owning and running production environments end to end Experience with containerised workloads in production using Docker, ECS, or Kubernetes Proficiency in Terraform or a comparable infrastructure-as-code tool Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, Go, or similar Useful but not essential: Experience with Ansible, Cloudflare, PostgreSQL, or MySQL in production Familiarity with observability platforms such as Datadog, Splunk, or ELK Exposure to multi-tenant SaaS architectures Experience leading or contributing to cloud migration projects The details: Location: Belfast Working pattern: Hybrid, with core office days on Monday and Thursday Benefits include private medical and pension matching

Senior Platform Engineer - Azure Kubernetes Service DevOps Engineer, Azure Kubernetes platform, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-code, Cloud engineering, Azure DevOps, YAML, Azure Monitor, Analytics, Application Insights, Service reliability, Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS), Terraform, Helm, Azure networking, Scripting, Bash, PowerShell, Python, Linux, Microservices, API-driven architectures, SQL, Postgres, Redis, EventGrid Salary : Up to £70,000 per annum dependent upon experience + benefits Location : Cardiff or Gatwick, with hybrid working options Join a recognised world leader in aviation safety and innovation. We are looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to evolve and operate our Azure Kubernetes platform for our Drones systems. This role offers a hands-on technical challenge with significant influence across architecture, automation, systems reliability, and operational use. This role requires eligibility for SC (Security Check) clearance. The minimum requirements include at least five years of continuous UK residency, no criminal record (or only minor offences), and a clean credit history (no bankruptcies, CCJs, or significant unsecured debt). Please only apply if you meet these requirements. Day-to-day of the role: Design, build, and support the platforms that underpin the digital services used by our drone's community. Act as the escalation point for platform-level incidents, requiring broad troubleshooting capability across networking, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and application configuration. Shape best practice in cloud engineering and contribute to the ongoing development of our platform strategy. Operate and manage Azure Kubernetes platforms, including cluster configuration, upgrades, and workload troubleshooting. Lead incident resolution for platform issues and perform root cause analysis. Build, maintain, and evolve cloud components across IaaS and PaaS services. Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps with YAML. Implement and maintain secure networking patterns and apply cloud security best practices. Create and maintain platform observability using Azure Monitor, Analytics, and Application Insights. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure service reliability on the platform. Promote best practice in cloud engineering and mentor other engineers where appropriate. Required Skills & Qualifications: Experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, identity, governance). CI/CD delivery experience using Azure DevOps and YAML pipelines. IAC experience with Terraform. Kubernetes experience, ideally with AKS (clusters, workloads, ingress, scaling, upgrades). Experience with Helm, Helm charts, releases, and repositories. Solid understanding of Azure networking: VNets, NSGs, routing, private endpoints, load balancing, etc. Scripting proficiency in Bash, PowerShell, or Python. Linux operating system knowledge and troubleshooting capability. Experience implementing monitoring, logging, and observability solutions in Azure. Ability to communicate platform issues like risk, platform health, cost etc to non-technical audiences. In the first instance please submit your CV.

PRINCIPAL DEVOPS ENGINEER- SC CLEARED PRINCIPAL DEVOPS ENGINEER- Permanent opportunity for a Principal DevOps Engineer with SC Clearance. - Salary up to £105,000 DOE - Hybrid opportunity with Newcastle based offices - To apply, please call Laura Jackson on , or email with an up-to-date CV. WHO ARE WE?We're hiring for DevOps Engineers at principal level to join a top consultancy delivering cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading Public Sector and Defence clients. You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple high-impact, innovative and mission-critical projects, shaping solutions that make a real difference. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, an SC Clearance eligibility is required. THE PRINCIPAL DEVOPS ENGINEER- Active SC Clearance or SC Clearance eligibility - Newcastle Based or ability to travel to Newcastle.- Experience as in a Senior/ Principal DevOps/ Platform engineering role PRINCIPAL DEVOPS ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS- Strong Linux expertise (RHEL/CentOS) with experience supporting production systems- Git for version control and collaborative development (GitHub / GitLab)- AWS cloud infrastructure, ideally with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform- Kubernetes and container technologies (Docker) for modern platform environments- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling (e.g. Jenkins, Bamboo)- Strong understanding of modern platform architecture, microservices and cloud-native systems- Good communication skills and ability to provide technical leadership. TO BE CONSIDERED:Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on . For further information please call me: / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLSDEVOPS ENGINEER, DEVOPS, SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER, PLATFROM ENGINEER, PLATFROM, CLOUD, AWS, AWS CLOUD, AWS ENGINEER, ANSIBLE, TERRAFORM, CLOUD SUPPORT, CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE, DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, DV CLEARED, DV CLEARANCE, SECURITY CLEARED, SC CLEARANCE, NSD

PRINCIPAL DEVOPS ENGINEER- SC CLEARED PRINCIPAL DEVOPS ENGINEER- Permanent opportunity for a Principal DevOps Engineer with SC Clearance. - Salary up to £105,000 DOE - Hybrid opportunity with Manchester based offices - To apply, please call Laura Jackson on , or email with an up-to-date CV. WHO ARE WE?We're hiring for DevOps Engineers at principal level to join a top consultancy delivering cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading Public Sector and Defence clients. You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple high-impact, innovative and mission-critical projects, shaping solutions that make a real difference. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, an SC Clearance eligibility is required. THE PRINCIPAL DEVOPS ENGINEER- Active SC Clearance or SC Clearance eligibility - Manchester Based or ability to travel to Manchester.- Experience as in a Senior/ Principal DevOps/ Platform engineering role PRINCIPAL DEVOPS ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS- Strong Linux expertise (RHEL/CentOS) with experience supporting production systems- Git for version control and collaborative development (GitHub / GitLab)- AWS cloud infrastructure, ideally with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform- Kubernetes and container technologies (Docker) for modern platform environments- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling (e.g. Jenkins, Bamboo)- Strong understanding of modern platform architecture, microservices and cloud-native systems- Good communication skills and ability to provide technical leadership. TO BE CONSIDERED:Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on . For further information please call me: / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLSDEVOPS ENGINEER, DEVOPS, SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER, PLATFROM ENGINEER, PLATFROM, CLOUD, AWS, AWS CLOUD, AWS ENGINEER, ANSIBLE, TERRAFORM, CLOUD SUPPORT, CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE, DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, DV CLEARED, DV CLEARANCE, SECURITY CLEARED, SC CLEARANCE, NSD

Senior Platform Engineer - Azure Kubernetes Service DevOps Engineer, Azure Kubernetes platform, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-code, Cloud engineering, Azure DevOps, YAML, Azure Monitor, Analytics, Application Insights, Service reliability, Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS), Terraform, Helm, Azure networking, Scripting, Bash, PowerShell, Python, Linux, Microservices, API-driven architectures, SQL, Postgres, Redis, EventGrid Salary : Up to £70,000 per annum dependent upon experience + benefits Location : Cardiff or Gatwick, with hybrid working options Join a recognised world leader in aviation safety and innovation. We are looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to evolve and operate our Azure Kubernetes platform for our Drones systems. This role offers a hands-on technical challenge with significant influence across architecture, automation, systems reliability, and operational use. This role requires eligibility for SC (Security Check) clearance. The minimum requirements include at least five years of continuous UK residency, no criminal record (or only minor offences), and a clean credit history (no bankruptcies, CCJs, or significant unsecured debt). Please only apply if you meet these requirements. Day-to-day of the role: Design, build, and support the platforms that underpin the digital services used by our drone's community. Act as the escalation point for platform-level incidents, requiring broad troubleshooting capability across networking, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and application configuration. Shape best practice in cloud engineering and contribute to the ongoing development of our platform strategy. Operate and manage Azure Kubernetes platforms, including cluster configuration, upgrades, and workload troubleshooting. Lead incident resolution for platform issues and perform root cause analysis. Build, maintain, and evolve cloud components across IaaS and PaaS services. Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps with YAML. Implement and maintain secure networking patterns and apply cloud security best practices. Create and maintain platform observability using Azure Monitor, Analytics, and Application Insights. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure service reliability on the platform. Promote best practice in cloud engineering and mentor other engineers where appropriate. Required Skills & Qualifications: Experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, identity, governance). CI/CD delivery experience using Azure DevOps and YAML pipelines. IAC experience with Terraform. Kubernetes experience, ideally with AKS (clusters, workloads, ingress, scaling, upgrades). Experience with Helm, Helm charts, releases, and repositories. Solid understanding of Azure networking: VNets, NSGs, routing, private endpoints, load balancing, etc. Scripting proficiency in Bash, PowerShell, or Python. Linux operating system knowledge and troubleshooting capability. Experience implementing monitoring, logging, and observability solutions in Azure. Ability to communicate platform issues like risk, platform health, cost etc to non-technical audiences. In the first instance please submit your CV.

As a PHP Engineer you will be a key contributor within a cross-functional engineering squad, responsible for building secure, scalable, and high-quality software with an increasing emphasis on AI-driven capabilities and intelligent agent development. You will work closely with Senior Engineers, the Engineering Team Leader, and the Architect to implement modern engineering practices, integrate AI models and agent patterns, and contribute to the evolution of our cloud-native services. You will already have strong software development experience and have a desire to grow deeper into engineering, while maintaining strong software craftsmanship and delivery discipline. As we move toward an AI-first engineering strategy with multiple autonomous squads, the Software Engineer plays a vital role in delivering reliable, secure, and modern software while developing skills that contribute to our ecosystem. You will help implement AI capabilities, support cloud-native services, and strengthen the squad's engineering excellence as we scale. Key Responsibilities Software Development & Delivery: Design, build, test, and maintain high-quality software components and services across backend, frontend, or full-stack environments. Utilise AI Accelerated development tools across the SSDLC to accelerate delivery and product quality. Write clean, maintainable, secure code following engineering standards and SSDLC best practices. Participate actively in backlog refinement, sprint planning, story estimation, and team ceremonies. AI Integration & Emerging Skills Development: Champion AI Enablement initiatives by embedding AI thinking into product design and delivery, enabling teams to leverage AI, and emerging technologies to enhance functionality, automation, and user experience. Use vector databases, embeddings, and retrieval pipelines with support from senior engineers. Contribute to building robust tests and evaluation checks for AI behaviours and outputs. Follow architectural guidance to ensure AI features remain safe, secure, and reliable. Quality Engineering & Secure Development: Create automated tests, including unit, integration, and functional tests. Apply secure-by-design principles in all coding activities, participating in threat modelling where appropriate. Contribute to code reviews and continuously improve code quality within the squad. Maintain documentation for services, features, and reusable components. Cloud-Native Engineering & DevOps Practices: Deploy and maintain services using CI/CD pipelines. Instrument code for observability, logging, and performance insights. Participate in incident resolution and root-cause analysis for issues within the squad's domain. Follow best practices for cloud development, working across AWS or Azure environments. Collaboration & Team Contribution: Work closely with Senior Engineers and the Engineering Team Leader to confirm technical designs and implementation details. Collaborate with Product Owners to understand requirements and propose feasible approaches. Communicate progress, blockers, and technical details clearly within the squad. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and share learnings with peers. Experience as a software engineer within modern cloud-native environments. Strong development skills in at least one of the following languages/frameworks: C# .NET, Nodejs, Reactjs, Python, React Understanding of AI First development and deployment processes. Experience building REST APIs, microservices, or modern frontend applications. Good grasp of secure coding, testing strategies, and CI/CD pipelines. Work collaboratively in an Agile squad with a focus on quality, delivery, self-reflection and improvement. Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn and adopt emerging AI and agent technologies. Hands-on experience with vector databases, embeddings, or prompt engineering. Understanding of AI fundamentals and experience using LLM APIs or AI-enhanced features and Agents. Experience with cloud services such as AWS, Azure, or serverless platforms. Interest in distributed systems, event-driven architectures, or DDD concepts. Familiarity with observability tooling and debugging complex systems. Skills & Experience Proven experience as a software engineer in a modern development environment, including agentic approaches. Strong experience with PHP (5x, 7x, 8x), including Laravel. Experience with frameworks such as React, Vue, or Node and C# Solid understanding of MySQL, including indexing and query optimisation. Experience with API development and system integrations. Proficiency with Git-based version control and package management tools (e.g. Composer, NPM). Experience working with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Understanding of object-oriented programming principles. Experience operating Linux-based web servers (LAMP / Nginx). Experience with SASS / LESS / SCSS. Exposure to SQL and NoSQL database technologies. Experience with mobile application development. Awareness of UX / UI principles and responsive design.

PRINCIPAL DEVOPS ENGINEER- SC CLEARED PRINCIPAL DEVOPS ENGINEER- Permanent opportunity for a Principal DevOps Engineer with SC Clearance. - Salary up to £110,000 DOE - Hybrid opportunity with London based offices - To apply, please call Laura Jackson on , or email with an up-to-date CV. WHO ARE WE?We're hiring for DevOps Engineers at principal level to join a top consultancy delivering cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading Public Sector and Defence clients. You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple high-impact, innovative and mission-critical projects, shaping solutions that make a real difference. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, an SC Clearance eligibility is required. THE PRINCIPAL DEVOPS ENGINEER- Active SC Clearance or SC Clearance eligibility - London Based or ability to travel to London.- Experience as in a Senior/ Principal DevOps/ Platform engineering role PRINCIPAL DEVOPS ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS- Strong Linux expertise (RHEL/CentOS) with experience supporting production systems- Git for version control and collaborative development (GitHub / GitLab)- AWS cloud infrastructure, ideally with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform- Kubernetes and container technologies (Docker) for modern platform environments- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling (e.g. Jenkins, Bamboo)- Strong understanding of modern platform architecture, microservices and cloud-native systems- Good communication skills and ability to provide technical leadership. TO BE CONSIDERED:Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on . For further information please call me: / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLSDEVOPS ENGINEER, DEVOPS, SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER, PLATFROM ENGINEER, PLATFROM, CLOUD, AWS, AWS CLOUD, AWS ENGINEER, ANSIBLE, TERRAFORM, CLOUD SUPPORT, CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE, DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, DV CLEARED, DV CLEARANCE, SECURITY CLEARED, SC CLEARANCE, NSD