Contract Opportunity: Platform Engineer | 12+ Months | UK-Based
We'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-BPSS
Key Skills & Experience Required:
1. Strong understanding of Linux (Red Hat) and Kubernetes/OpenShift environments
2. Hands-on experience installing, troubleshooting Kubernetes platforms and application deployments
3. Solid analytical and system troubleshooting capabilities
4. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
5. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools: Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, Loki, EFK stack
6. Experience in setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines – YAML, Tekton, Argo CD
7. Strong scripting skills – Shell, Bash, Python
8. Proficient with Kustomize, Helm, or similar templating tools
9. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in remote teams
Key Responsibilities:
10. Troubleshooting and diagnosis of incidents across platforms
11. Collaborate within a cross-functional team and external vendors
12. Build and manage environments supporting CD/CI tools
13. Automate infrastructure provisioning through scripting and templating
14. Support developers through enablement and knowledge-sharing
15. Resolve platform and pipeline support tickets
16. Monitor, maintain and improve system performance and availability
17. 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.