Platform Engineer

Platform Engineer

Full-Time 60000 - 75000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Fuel Recruitment Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Deploy and enhance solutions in dynamic environments for a cutting-edge Defence project.
  • Company: Join a high-performing team in the Defence industry, focused on innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for travel.
  • Other info: Work on-site in Cheltenham with potential travel to Hereford; SC clearance required.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in Defence tech while working with the latest technologies.
  • Qualifications: Experience with Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, and a passion for customer outcomes.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.

Requirements

  • We are looking for experienced Platform Engineers.
  • We need people with experience in Kubernetes, AWS, VMWare, Terraform, Git Hub, Go, Rust, and Bash.
  • You need to care about customer outcomes and be comfortable working in a team that deals with ambiguity.
  • You must be a sole British national and eligible to go through SC clearance.
  • You must be willing to go through DV clearance.

Responsibilities

  • We deploy new solutions in challenging environments.
  • We enhance existing platforms.
  • We work on a new project dedicated to a product we have built.
  • You will work on site in Cheltenham 2 days a week and may travel to Hereford once a fortnight.

Technologies

  • AWS
  • Bash
  • Git Hub
  • Kubernetes
  • Rust
  • Terraform
  • VMware
  • Cloud
  • Dev Ops

More

We are supporting our client in the Defence industry, where we are building a small high-performing team to work on a new project dedicated to a product we have built.

This role is based on site in Cheltenham two days a week, with potential travel to Hereford once a fortnight.

Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate must be a sole British national and eligible for SC clearance, with willingness to go through DV clearance.

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Platform Engineer employer: Fuel Recruitment Limited

Fuel Recruitment Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Farnborough that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and training in cutting-edge security technologies. Our inclusive culture values diversity and encourages team members to contribute their unique perspectives, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in security engineering.

Fuel Recruitment Limited

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Kubernetes
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VMWare
Terraform
GitHub
Go
Rust