At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build innovative cloud platforms while collaborating with diverse teams.
- Company: Join a leading tech firm driving digital transformation across the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £65,000, cash benefits, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting career growth in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on high-profile projects and shape the future of technology.
- Qualifications: Experience with GCP, CI/CD, and strong coding skills in Python, Bash, or Go.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
IMPORTANT: MUST HAVE FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK and Eligible for SC Clearance.
About the Role
We’re looking for a talented and experienced Platform Engineer to join our rapidly growing engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on impactful projects, helping to design and build innovative digital platforms for a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries. You’ll collaborate within high-performing, cross-functional teams, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to push boundaries and drive digital transformation across the UK.
What You’ll Do
- Design, develop and maintain high-quality cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines.
- Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from design to deployment and ongoing support.
- Provide technical insight during architecture and system design discussions.
- Collaborate with engineers, architects and stakeholders to deliver robust solutions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, ensuring reliability of live services.
- Create and maintain technical documentation and clean, well-structured code.
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies and contribute to engineering best practices.
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Support and mentor junior team members.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Skills- Experience designing and building cloud-based platforms and infrastructure (GCP).
- Hands-on experience with services such as: Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, VPC, IAM, Cloud Functions and Kubernetes (GKE).
- Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform).
- Proven knowledge of CI/CD and pipeline automation (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Cloud Build, etc.).
- Proficiency in Python, Bash, or Go.
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Good understanding of cloud networking, security, and identity management.
- Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.).
- Experience using Git and version control workflows.
- Multi-cloud or hybrid experience (AWS, Azure, on-prem).
- Exposure to SRE principles and practices.
- Knowledge of service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd).
- Experience with configuration management tools (Chef, Puppet).
- GCP certifications (e.g. Associate Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer).
- Awareness of cost optimisation and GCP billing strategies.
- Understanding of GCP security tools (Security Command Centre, Cloud Armor).
- Experience delivering projects from concept to production.
What Makes You a Great Fit
- Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to work in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to prioritise effectively and manage dependencies.
- Passion for continuous learning and innovation.
- Interest in mentoring and contributing to an engineering community.
Why Join Us?
- Work on high-impact digital transformation programmes.
- Collaborate with industry-leading experts and diverse teams.
- Access continuous learning and career development opportunities.
- Be part of an organisation shaping the future of technology-driven services in the UK.
NOTE: YOU MUST HAVE FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK (ILR/British passport) and be Eligible for SC Clearance.
Interview process is condensed to two stages. Multiple hires in Newcastle/Manchester/Belfast with salary up to £65,000 Gross/a DOE + cash benefits + more perks.
Ready to build the future? Apply now and take your next step with your Technology and Transformation business!
GCP Platform Engineer- Manchester/Newcastle/Belfast employer: Tenth Revolution Group
Join a forward-thinking company that prioritises innovation and collaboration, offering a vibrant work culture in Manchester, Newcastle, or Belfast. As a GCP Platform Engineer, you'll engage in high-impact projects while benefiting from continuous learning and career development opportunities, all within a supportive environment that values your contributions and encourages mentorship. With competitive salaries and a focus on shaping the future of technology-driven services, this is an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
