At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build scalable platforms for edge and distributed environments.
- Company: Join an innovative engineering organisation delivering cutting-edge technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £110,000, hybrid work, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Work with a highly skilled team in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real-world impact by solving complex technical challenges.
- Qualifications: Strong experience in platform engineering and expertise in Kubernetes and CI/CD.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 90000 £ per year.
Salary: £90,000 - £90,000 per year
Requirements
- Strong experience with platform engineering, distributed systems, or edge computing
- Expertise in Kubernetes, containers, Infrastructure as Code, and CI/CD
- Knowledge of secure platform design, remote device management, or systems resilience
- Solid software engineering experience, with the capability to build automation, tooling, and core platform services
- A pragmatic engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and mentoring others
Responsibilities
- Design scalable platforms for edge and distributed environments
- Build secure, containerised infrastructure and orchestration capabilities
- Develop infrastructure-as-code, automation, and GitOps workflows
- Improve platform security through trusted device identity and secure provisioning
- Create robust observability and lifecycle management solutions
- Influence technical strategy while remaining close to the code
Technologies
- CI/CD
- Cloud
- GitOps
- Kubernetes
- Security
- DevOps
We are supporting an innovative engineering organisation delivering cutting-edge technology for complex, mission-critical environments in our search for a Principal Platform Engineer. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you will help design and build resilient infrastructure for distributed systems operating in environments with limited or unreliable connectivity. You will join a highly skilled engineering team tackling problems that push beyond traditional cloud-native architectures and have a tangible real-world impact. The role is based in the South-West on a hybrid basis with three days on-site, and the salary is up to £110,000 per annum. Candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance.
Principal Platform Engineer employer: Sivara GmbH
Join a forward-thinking engineering organisation that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where your expertise in platform engineering will directly contribute to mission-critical projects. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have opportunities to mentor others while tackling complex technical challenges in a supportive environment. Located in the picturesque South-West, this hybrid role allows for a balanced work-life integration, making it an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
