At a Glance
- Tasks: Implement cutting-edge OPA policies and manage GitOps deployments in Kubernetes.
- Company: Dynamic tech company in Glasgow focused on innovative platform engineering.
- Benefits: Competitive contract pay, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for skill enhancement.
- Other info: Immediate joiners preferred; thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team to build high-scale, resilient platform services that make a difference.
- Qualifications: 8+ years experience in software engineering with strong Go programming skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Urgent Hiring: Platform Engineer – Glasgow (Contract)
Contract Type: Inside IR35
- Implement OPA policies (Rego) for gateway-level authorization
- Manage GitOps deployments via ArgoCD and Helm in multi-cluster Kubernetes environments
- Automate WAF/CDN configurations (Akamai, Cloudflare) using WAF-as-code approaches
- Promote best practices in engineering, testing, and observability-first design
Requirements:
- 8+ years of experience with a degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- Advanced Go programming (concurrency, gRPC, Kubernetes client-go)
- Strong understanding of networking (L3–L7) and distributed systems
- Exposure to PostgreSQL, Kafka, CDN/WAF platforms, DNS steering, TLS lifecycle
- Experience with TypeScript/React (dashboard development)
- AWS services (EKS, MSK, Lambda, Network Firewall)
A hands-on engineer passionate about building high-scale, low-latency, resilient platform services, with strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
Immediate joiners preferred.
Senior Engineer (Platform Engineering) in Glasgow employer: SmartChoice International Limited
Join a dynamic and innovative team in Glasgow as a Senior Engineer, where you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge platform engineering projects. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous learning and development opportunities, ensuring you can advance your career while contributing to impactful solutions. With competitive benefits and a focus on best practices in engineering, we provide a rewarding environment for passionate engineers eager to make a difference.
Contact Details:
SmartChoice International Limited Recruitment Team
