Job Description
Location: Bristol or Edinburgh (Hybrid)
In this position, you'll be based in either the Bristol or Edinburgh office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at
We give you a world of potential
Computershare have an exciting opportunity to join our Technology Operations team, part of the wider Technology Services division, as a Platform Support Engineer.
The Computershare Technology Operations group (CTO) is responsible for planning, designing, building and running technology services. The CTO teams span architecture, infrastructure, service operations, compliance and technical support. We ensure that colleagues around the world have access to the technology and agreed service levels that they need to take care of their clients and their clients' shareholders, employees and customers.
In Technology Services (CTS) we partner with our global businesses, providing technology services and IT support and designing and developing new products to support our clients, customers and employees. Technology underpins everything we do as an organisation and is the engine driving our business forward.
A role you will love
The Platform Support Engineer plays a critical role, ensuring the seamless operation, deployment, and continuous improvement of both on-premises and cloud platforms. By collaborating with development, operations, and security teams, the engineer drives automation, standardization, and innovation across our technology stack.
This role is central to maintaining high service availability, supporting internal projects, and delivering robust, scalable solutions that align with business objectives and customer needs.
Platform Support Engineers are empowered to identify and implement process improvements, contribute to strategic initiatives, and advance their technical expertise through ongoing learning and certification opportunities. The role leverages modern cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and ITIL-based service management practices.
Key Responsibilities Include
Managing and deploying Computershare's software across our production and test environments.
Responsible for both on-premises Windows and Linux platforms, Citrix NetScaler load-balancers, as well as a growing Azure cloud estate.
Managing Computershare's build and deployment platforms and utilising them to drive towards continuous delivery.
Contributing to Computershare's technology stack by enhancing existing processes, identifying opportunities for automation and process optimization, driving innovation in platform management.
Consistently looking to standardise key processes and make good use of scripting languages.
Working closely with development, operations, and security teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Expected to assist other technology teams to configure environments and ensure the delivery of robust applications and services, acting as a consultant.
What will you bring to the role?
The Platform Support Engineer requires a good understanding of work routines and procedures used to support and remediate platform support issues. Being all to familiar with operating within defined technical and operational procedures, which require proficient knowledge and awareness on how to apply them.
The role holder is expected to respond to and resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience, which will be guided by clear policy and procedure. You will be adept in the break down of problems into smaller components, understand underlying issues, can simplify and process complex issues, and understands the difference between critical details and unimportant facts.
The Platform Support Engineer will hold strong communication skills to be able to provide clear verbal and/or written communications in response to dealing with support issues as collaborating across groups is essential. Queries received will range from basic to complex.
Other Skills & Experience Include
Excellent attention to detail and some evaluative judgement based on best practice and previous experience.
Where supporting continuous improvement or project related activity the role holder will need to clearly and effectively communicate across teams within the same department.
Combination of experience in the use of:-
Windows Server
Cloud Platforms, preferably Azure
Scripting, ideally PowerShell
Microsoft .NET Stack
NLB Concepts, preferably Citrix ADC (NetScaler)
CI/CD Tooling
Kubernetes
Rewards designed for you
Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.
Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.
Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you'll receive a company contribution as well.
Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future.
And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our careers hub will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit
About Us
A company to be proud of
We're a global leader in financial administration with over 11,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it's more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.
Fairness and culture
We're dedicated to providing you with the opportunity to succeed on your own merits, starting from the application process and continuing throughout your career with us. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued, to remove barriers and obstacles and ensure equal opportunities for all. For support with accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process please visit for further information.
About The Team
Our Technology Services team is a place where new ideas and approaches are welcomed, and every individual is equipped and empowered to create change. We're a rapidly evolving and diverse global business and there is always something to learn, opportunities to explore and a broad range of career paths to progress along.