Platform Engineer

Leap29

  • Wokingham, Berkshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job DescriptionContract Opportunity: Platform Engineer | 12+ Months | UK-BasedWe'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-BPSSKey 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 the 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.

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