Platform Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by BrightBox Group
£528 Per day
Inside
Remote
Manchester Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Platform Engineer involves designing, building, and maintaining scalable and secure container platforms using Kubernetes and Amazon EKS. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize cloud technologies and drive innovation. Candidates must have active SC Clearance and be prepared for occasional travel to sites in London, Manchester, or Sheffield. The role is classified as inside IR35 and offers a competitive daily rate based on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and resilient container platforms.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver applications efficiently and reliably.
- Architect solutions and optimize cloud technologies.
- Drive innovation and value for customers.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in platform engineering, particularly with Kubernetes and EKS.
- Ability to manage Kubernetes clusters in a public cloud environment.
- Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment practices.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools.
- Strong background in security practices related to Kubernetes and cloud environments.
- Proficiency in designing and implementing secure cloud platforms.
- Strong knowledge of container orchestration platforms, particularly Kubernetes.
- Experience with public cloud services, particularly AWS.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and containerization technologies.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Relevant cloud technology certifications (e.g., AWS Certified: Solutions Architect Associate) are desirable.
- Strong communication skills to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Salary (Rate): £528pd
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
AWS Platform Engineer Remote, with travel to site once every 2months in either London, Manchester or Sheffield Active SC Clearance (or recently lapsed) £500 - £528pd (Inside IR35 - depending on experience) We are seeking an experienced Platform Engineer with expertise in Kubernetes and Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) to design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and resilient container platforms. This role will enable our engineering teams to deliver applications efficiently and reliably. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, architect solutions, and optimise cloud technologies while driving innovation and value for our customers.
Required Experience:
- Proven experience in platform engineering, particularly with Kubernetes and EKS.
- Demonstrated ability to manage Kubernetes clusters in a public cloud environment.
- Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment practises.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools.
- Strong background in security practises related to Kubernetes and cloud environments.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Proficiency in designing and implementing secure cloud platforms.
- Strong knowledge of container orchestration platforms, particularly Kubernetes.
- Experience with public cloud services, particularly AWS.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and containerization technologies.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Relevant cloud technology certifications (e.g., AWS Certified: Solutions Architect Associate) are desirable.
- Strong communication skills to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.