Principal Platform Engineer Manchester Permanent, full time Hybrid
(min 3 days a week on site) Due to the interesting work we do and the sector this team is working in, we require all candidates to be willing and eligible to hold SC and eDV clearance. About us At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.
Cyber Our National Security Cyber business delivers mission-critical solutions that safeguard our national security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Working in a mature, agile environment, our SCRUM teams work synchronously with our customers to solve some of the toughest digital challenges faced in the world today. Role & Responsibilities Work as a Principal Platform Engineer, deploying applications and software to cloud or on-prem environments for our many business areas. Due to the interesting work we do and the sector this team is working in, we require all candidates to be willing to attain an eDV clearance. Building and setting up development tools and infrastructure
Understand the needs of project stakeholders
Automate and improve development and release processes
Ensure that systems are safe and secure against cyber security threats
Identify technical problems and develop software updates and solutions
Work with other engineers to ensure that development follows established processes and works as intended
Required experience Experience of working in an Agile/SCRUM/DevOps delivery model
Cloud technologies (AWS or Azure)
Infrastructure as code e.g. Terraform, Puppet, Chef, Ansible etc.
Experience in building and deploying large-scale applications in
Continuous Integration/Delivery pipelines;
Container platform and orchestration systems ECS, AKS, Kubernetes/helm/Docker
Experience in automation and integration tools such as Jenkins,
Concourse CI or cloud equivalents
Experience in scripting languages and source control
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Principal Platform Engineer in Cheshire, Warrington employer: Raytheon
Raytheon is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Glenrothes or Livingston, Scotland, where innovation meets purpose in the aerospace and defense sector. With competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and a strong focus on employee development through mentoring and leadership opportunities, we foster a culture of collaboration and excellence. Our commitment to work-life balance, flexible working arrangements, and enhanced family-friendly policies makes Raytheon a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
