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Platform Engineer (Travel Required)
£38,000 - 75,000
SiXworks an IBM company
Eastmead, Farnborough
£38,000 - 75,000
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
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 currently have an exciting opportunity for a Platform Engineer to join our experienced team in the Defence and Security Sector. We are a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specializing in cutting-edge technology solutions deployed in highly secure environments. Our mission is to accelerate innovation and adoption of secure digital technology, improving the operational agility of our clients. We offer a unique work culture centered around our core principles of Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration, and Inclusivity, reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer, including 25 days of annual leave, private medical insurance, and a contributory pension scheme. Join us on our growth journey and become part of a team driven by passion and expertise.
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