Senior Platform Engineer – Manchester Permanent, full‑time; Hybrid (minimum 3 days a week onsite). Company Raytheon UK is a leader in defence and aerospace technology. We are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence. Security Clearance All candidates must be willing and eligible to hold SC and eDV clearance. Responsibilities Deploy applications and software to cloud or on‑premise environments for various business areas. Build and set 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. Qualifications Experience of working in an Agile/SCRUM/DevOps delivery model. Cloud technologies (AWS or Azure). Infrastructure as code (e.g. Terraform, Puppet, Chef, Ansible). Experience building and deploying large‑scale applications in Continuous Integration/Delivery pipelines. Container platforms and orchestration systems (ECS, AKS, Kubernetes/helm/Docker). Experience with automation and integration tools such as Jenkins, Concourse CI or cloud equivalents. Experience in scripting languages and source control. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Platform Engineer employer: Raytheon
Raytheon UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment in Glenrothes where employees can thrive and contribute to cutting-edge defence and aerospace technology. With a strong focus on professional development, competitive benefits including a generous pension scheme, and a culture that prioritises teamwork and innovation, we empower our Production Managers to lead impactful projects while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance. Join us to be part of a community dedicated to shaping the future of national security and fostering personal growth.
