At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the deployment of applications in cloud environments and enhance development processes.
- Company: Raytheon UK, a leader in defence and aerospace technology.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on innovation and career advancement.
- Why this job: Join a mission-driven team tackling critical digital challenges in national security.
- Qualifications: Experience in Agile/SCRUM, cloud technologies, and automation tools required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
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.
- 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.
Principal 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 in Manchester that fosters innovation and professional growth. Our commitment to employee development is matched by our collaborative culture, where teams work closely to tackle critical challenges in national security. With hybrid working options and a focus on cutting-edge technology, we provide a unique opportunity for engineers to thrive while contributing to meaningful projects that make a difference.
