Job Description 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: 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.