Senior Platform Engineer

Senior Platform Engineer

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Raytheon

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Build and enhance development tools while ensuring system security against cyber threats.
  • 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 critical digital challenges in national security.
  • Qualifications: Experience in Agile/SCRUM, cloud technologies, and automation tools required.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 Β£ 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:

  • 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 mode
  • 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

Senior 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 Gloucester that champions innovation and professional growth. Our commitment to employee development is matched by our collaborative culture, where teams work closely to tackle complex challenges while enjoying the benefits of hybrid working arrangements. Join us to be part of a mission-driven organisation that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations.

Raytheon

Contact Details:

Raytheon Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Platform Engineer

Agile Methodologies
SCRUM
DevOps
Cloud Technologies (AWS or Azure)
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Puppet, Chef, Ansible)
Continuous Integration/Delivery Pipelines
Container Platforms (ECS, AKS, Kubernetes, Helm, Docker)