Senior Platform Engineer

Role Title: Senior Platform Engineer Location: Manchester Duration: Until 31December 2025 Rate: £400 per day – Umbrella Only Role Description: Over 8 years of progressive experience in platform engineering and DevOps practices, with a strong focus on building scalable, resilient infrastructure and automation. Proven leadership in designing and maintaining Kubernetes-based platform solutions, with deep hands-on expertise in cluster orchestration, performance tuning, and team guidance. Extensive knowledge of Docker, Terraform, and modern CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins), enabling seamless application delivery and infrastructure as code (IaC) best practices. Proficient in architecting and supporting solutions on cloud platforms such as IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure, and GCP. Skilled in version control using Git, including advanced Git workflows; experienced with build tools like Maven and NPM for dependency and artifact management. Experience implementing service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio) and advanced container networking tools like Calico for secure and efficient service communication. Strong scripting and automation background using Linux shell scripting and Python, improving operational efficiency and reducing manual overhead. Exposure to mobile CI/CD pipelines for both Android and iOS, contributing to a unified delivery platform across frontend and backend systems. Hands-on experience in WebSphere Application Server administration, covering installation, configuration, performance tuning, and lifecycle management. Demonstrated problem-solving skills, with an analytical and systems-thinking approach to resolving complex platform issues. Domain experience in the banking and financial services industry, ensuring compliance, security, and reliability in high-stakes environments. Excellent communication and leadership abilities; adept at cross-functional collaboration and mentoring junior engineers. Thrive in fast-paced, agile environments, delivering platform reliability and development velocity through automation and best practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr