Platform Engineer - Kubernetes

Platform Engineer - Kubernetes

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Akkodis

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and support modern platform technologies in cloud and on-premise environments.
  • Company: Join a tech-led organisation focused on infrastructure modernisation.
  • Benefits: Hybrid work, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with hands-on technical challenges and mentorship opportunities.
  • Why this job: Be part of a transformative team and influence the future of infrastructure.
  • Qualifications: Strong Kubernetes expertise and experience in infrastructure engineering.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 Β£ per year.

12 month FTC Hybrid, Sheffield

We're partnering with an established technology-led organisation to recruit an experienced Platform Infrastructure Engineer to support a significant infrastructure modernisation programme. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced infrastructure professional with strong Kubernetes expertise to join a collaborative engineering team working on modernising enterprise platforms, improving automation and delivering resilient, scalable infrastructure.

The Role

Working as part of a senior infrastructure team, you'll be responsible for designing, implementing and supporting modern platform technologies across both on-premise and cloud environments. You'll play a key role in infrastructure transformation projects while ensuring business-critical services remain secure, reliable and highly available. This is a hands-on technical role with plenty of opportunity to influence technical direction, improve operational processes and mentor other engineers within the team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement and support production infrastructure platforms.
  • Build, manage and optimise Kubernetes environments.
  • Support the migration and modernisation of existing infrastructure and applications.
  • Develop and maintain infrastructure automation using Infrastructure as Code.
  • Improve platform resilience, monitoring and disaster recovery strategies.

Platform Engineer - Kubernetes employer: Akkodis

Join a forward-thinking technology-led organisation in Sheffield, where innovation meets collaboration. As a Platform Engineer, you'll thrive in a supportive work culture that values continuous learning and professional growth, with opportunities to influence key infrastructure projects and mentor fellow engineers. Enjoy the benefits of a hybrid working model, competitive remuneration, and the chance to be part of a transformative journey in modernising enterprise platforms.

Akkodis

Contact Details:

Akkodis Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Platform Engineer - Kubernetes

Kubernetes
Infrastructure as Code
Cloud Environments
On-Premise Infrastructure
Automation
Infrastructure Modernisation
Production Infrastructure Design