At a Glance
- Tasks: Deploy applications to cloud environments and automate development processes.
- Company: Raytheon UK, a leader in defence and aerospace technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting career prospects in a mature, agile environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team tackling real-world digital challenges in national security.
- Qualifications: Experience in Agile/SCRUM, cloud technologies, and automation tools.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Gloucester 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 Platform Engineer, deploying applications and software to cloud or on-prem environments for our many business areas.
- 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.
Platform Engineer employer: Raytheon
At Raytheon UK, we pride ourselves on being a premier employer in the defence and aerospace sector, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and professional growth. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility while ensuring collaboration within our agile teams, and we are committed to providing our employees with opportunities to develop their skills in cutting-edge technologies. With a strong focus on employee well-being and a culture that values excellence, Raytheon UK is an exceptional place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in national security.
