Platform Engineer; Platform Academy

Job Description – Platform (Dev Ops) Academy – Birmingham

We are launching the latest edition of our Dev Ops Academy starting 14th September 2026 in Birmingham, UK. You don't need to have experience as a Dev Ops Engineer to join the Academy – what we expect is a strong interest in Dev Ops and willingness to learn. By participating, you will complete a 6‑8 week training programme (internal and external) and be introduced to Kainos’s way of working, gaining the knowledge and skills needed to start working on real projects.

As a Platform Engineer (Dev Ops), you will be responsible for helping to automate, build and support modern digital service platforms using public cloud technology. You will continually learn new technologies, industry best practices and be mentored by talented colleagues.

• 6‑8 weeks training programme – internal and external training on:
  • Containerisation and container orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Automation of cloud services configuration (e.g. Terraform)
  • Agile software development methodologies and supporting tools (Scrum, Jenkins, CI/CD)
  • Cloud environments such as AWS and Microsoft Azure
  • Version control systems

• Work with cross‑functional teams (engineering, testing, consulting, product management, security) to build, test and deploy high‑quality software.
• Use latest technologies to deliver maximum user and business benefit.
• Collaborate and learn from colleagues, fostering an open and inclusive Dev Ops culture.
• Contribute to ensuring services are scalable, secure, reliable and performant.
• Ensure services are available, secure and perform optimally, recommending continuous improvement.

• Proven experience working with Linux/Unix operating systems.
• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) and scripting languages for automation.
• Troubleshooting and technical support experience is ideal.
• Conducting root‑cause analysis to understand the genesis of a problem.
• Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices.
• Availability to start on Monday 14th September 2026.
• Active SC Clearance or eligibility for SC is mandatory.

• Competitive salary.
• Permanent role with 8 weeks of training starting September 2026.
• Company share scheme.
• 35 days’ holiday (27 days’ vacation and 8 bank holidays).
• Private healthcare (medical and dental cover).
• Refer‑a‑friend scheme (£3,000).
• Access to further online training.

At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that reflects the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected and given an equal chance to thrive. We actively seek talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other characteristic. If you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out and we will tailor our recruitment process to your needs.