Platform Engineer – Motability Operations Ltd As a Platform Engineer in the Container Platform Team, you’ll play a key role in developing, improving, and supporting secure, scalable, and automated container platform services—primarily RedHat OpenShift on AWS. The platform is well‑established, and you’ll help ensure it continues to evolve in line with business needs and is consumed in a "Platform as a" model. Responsibilities Delivering and continually improving our OpenShift platforms on AWS Ensuring platform performance, availability, security, and capacity meet business needs Driving automation of platform operations and infrastructure delivery (IaC) Supporting the migration and onboarding of services to the container platform Maintaining up‑to‑date documentation of platform configuration and processes Contributing to roadmap planning and prioritisation Supporting business continuity through resilient platform design About You You’re a hands‑on engineer with a pragmatic mindset and a passion for cloud‑native technologies. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy solving complex problems with scalable solutions. Qualifications 3+ years in platform engineering or similar roles 2+ years designing, building, configuring, and operating container platforms (OpenShift or Kubernetes) Solid experience with public cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure) Strong Linux knowledge, scripting skills, and significant experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and agile development practices Understanding of enterprise architecture, networking, and distributed systems Awareness of governance, compliance, and security best practices Benefits Annual discretionary bonus 15% non‑contributory pension (9% during probation) Life assurance at 4× basic salary Employee discount scheme and app for savings Discounted Electric/Hybrid Car Salary Sacrifice scheme Cycle to Work scheme with on‑site showers, changing rooms, and secure bike sheds 28 days annual leave (with option to purchase and sell) Funded Private Medical Insurance cover Critical illness insurance Free access to health
Platform Engineer in Edinburgh employer: Motability Operations Ltd
Motability Operations is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development, particularly in the Talent Acquisition Lead role. With a strong focus on building capability within a supportive team environment, employees benefit from structured career progression, comprehensive training, and the opportunity to influence strategic hiring practices. Located in a dynamic setting, the company fosters a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, ensuring that every team member plays a vital role in enhancing the recruitment experience for both candidates and hiring managers.
