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SiXworks an IBM company jobs

Platform Engineer

£38,000 - 75,000
SiXworks an IBM company
Eastmead, Farnborough
£38,000 - 75,000
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Company Size
200-500
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Company Type
Services
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Exp Level
Senior
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Job Type
Full-Time
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Language
English
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Visa sponsorship
No

Requirements

Must:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field or equivalent experience - 5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, Platform Integration, or related roles. - Strong proficiency in Kubernetes configuration and container orchestration techniques. - Strong expertise in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar. - Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or similar for infrastructure and application monitoring. - Solid understanding of version control systems, preferably Git, and repository management practices. - Proven track record of driving automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reliability. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teams. - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. - Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus. - Due to restrictions the candidate must be a UK National and eligible for SC clearance.

Responsibilities

- Configure Kubernetes environments to support scalable and resilient application deployments. - Lead the design and construction of CI/CD pipelines to streamline the deployment process and enhance development efficiency. - Support both on-premise and cloud platforms, ensuring consistency, reliability and maintainability through automation and Infrastructure as Code. - Implement robust monitoring solutions to ensure the health and performance of platform services. - Manage repository systems and version control to facilitate collaboration and code management. - Drive automation initiatives to optimize workflow processes and reduce manual intervention. - Collaborate with the Platform team to ensure alignment between platform capabilities and development team requirements. - Provide guidance and oversight to the development team on best practices for utilizing platform offerings effectively. - Support initiatives related to platform maintainability, supportability, security, and scalability/performance as the platform evolves. - Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to continually enhance platform capabilities and practices.

Description


At SiXworks, we are a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specializing in digital experimentation and innovative technology in highly secure environments. Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of secure digital technology to enhance operational agility in Defence and National Security. We believe in a strong culture of collaboration and inclusivity, drawing from our teams diverse backgrounds in the armed forces and various industries. We offer a unique workplace guided by our core principles of Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration, and Inclusivity. Join us to be part of an ambitious team dedicated to continuous growth and incredible technological advancements.
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