Salary: £18,000 - 21,600 per year Requirements: The candidate must be a UK National and hold SC clearance. Strong proficiency in DevOps/IaC tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Packer, and Vault. Expertise in scripting languages like Bash or Powershell, with a good understanding of Linux and Windows operating systems. Experience with containers and proficiency in Docker/Podman. Strong expertise in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar. Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or similar for infrastructure and application monitoring. Knowledge of automating tasks with virtual systems such as VMware/ProxMox. 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 to effectively interact with cross-functional teams. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Responsibilities: I will develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to support scalable and resilient application deployments. I will lead the design and construction of CI/CD pipelines to streamline the deployment process and enhance development efficiency. I will support on-premise platforms, ensuring consistency, reliability, and maintainability through automation and Infrastructure as Code. I will implement robust monitoring solutions to ensure the health and performance of platform services. I will manage repository systems and version control to facilitate collaboration and code management. I will drive automation initiatives to optimize workflow processes and reduce manual intervention. I will collaborate with the Platform team to ensure alignment between platform capabilities and development team requirements. I will provide guidance and oversight to the development team on best practices for utilizing platform offerings effectively. I will support initiatives related to platform maintainability, supportability, security, and scalability/performance as the platform evolves. I will monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to continually enhance platform capabilities and practices. Technologies: Ansible Bash CI/CD DevOps Docker Git GitLab Grafana Support Jenkins Linux Podman PowerShell Prometheus Security Terraform VMware Windows More: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Platform Engineer to join our team on a 6-month initial contract in Blandford, Dorset, working 3 to 4 days per week onsite. The ideal candidate will lead the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines, IaC configuration, monitoring systems, repository management, automation, and other critical platform components. The role may encompass a broad scope initially, including deployment automation and CI/CD pipeline configuration, gradually shifting towards supporting the platform's maintainability, supportability, security, and scalability/performance. Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this role, you accept our Data Protection Policy. We ensure that our hiring practices are free from discrimination based on gender, marital status, race, religion, color, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed based solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to perform the duties of the job. last updated 11 week of 2026