Job Title: Platform Engineer
Job Type: Contract/Permanent
Job Location: London, UK
Experience: 5-8 Years
Role Summary
Description:
Design, build and operate cloud platforms that enable engineering teams to deliver applications securely, reliably and at scale.
The role combines cloud engineering, infrastructure automation, DevOps and platform operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and support cloud infrastructure and platform services.
- Design and manage Kubernetes-based environments.
- Develop Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
- Monitor platform health, performance and availability.
- Troubleshoot production issues and drive root-cause resolution.
- Automate operational processes and deployments.
- Collaborate with development teams to improve platform reliability and developer productivity.
Required Skills
- AWS Cloud Services (EC2, S3, Lambda, VPC, RDS)
- Kubernetes & Docker
- Terraform
- CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, DevOps)
- Python or Shell Scripting
- Monitoring & Observability tools
- Networking and Security fundamentals
- Agile and DevOps practices
Preferred Skills
- Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
- Cloud Architecture experience
- AWS Certification
- Experience supporting large-scale digital platforms
Platform Engineer in London employer: American IT Systems
Palantir is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration among high-complexity teams. With a focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development in cutting-edge technologies like Kubernetes and Terraform, all while contributing to meaningful projects that support UK Government programs in defense. Our London location not only offers a vibrant city life but also a unique chance to work on secure and scalable infrastructure that makes a real impact.
