Platform Engineer
Location: Gloucester - 3 days on site
Salary: £50,000 – £64,000 + bonus
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Must be a Sole British citizen with as this role requires you to be eligible for high level SC Clearance
About the Role
We are seeking experienced Platform Engineers to join a growing team supporting critical Government and National Security programmes across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to work on projects that make a real-world impact — designing, developing, and deploying secure, high-quality systems for clients who rely on innovation and technical excellence.
You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, using modern engineering practices and tools to deliver solutions that are robust, scalable, and efficient. The role offers the chance to work in an environment that values creativity, technical curiosity, and collaboration.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Designing, developing, and maintaining Proof of Concept and Production systems.
* Writing clean, maintainable code in one or more languages such as JavaScript, Java, .NET, or Python.
* Using version control systems (e.g. Git, Mercurial, Perforce) to manage and collaborate on codebases.
* Implementing CI/CD pipelines with tools like Jenkins, Bamboo, TeamCity, or Bitbucket to automate delivery.
* Ensuring high-quality code through automated testing and static analysis tools (e.g. SonarQube).
* Working collaboratively in Agile environments (Scrum, Lean, or Kanban).
* Applying software design patterns to build maintainable and efficient solutions.
* Using creativity and problem-solving skills to deliver innovative outcomes for clients.
Desirable Skills (but we can help you learn them)
* Experience with Machine Learning frameworks (e.g. Amazon or Azure ML, TensorFlow).
* Cloud deployment and management (AWS, Microsoft Azure).
* Containerisation using Docker or Kubernetes.
* Familiarity with relational, document, or graph databases.
* Software configuration and deployment using Ansible or similar tools.
Why Join
* Competitive salary of £50,000 – £64,000 + bonus.
* Work on high-impact projects within Government and National Security.
* Opportunities to develop new skills through mentorship and training.
* Supportive, collaborative culture with access to community and outreach initiatives.
* Hybrid working options with flexible arrangements to suit your lifestyle.