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Platform Engineer

Job in Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40, England, UK
Listing for: Leap29
Part Time position
Listed on 2026-05-31
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Systems Engineer, IT Support, Cloud Computing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 GBP Yearly GBP 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Contract Opportunity:
Platform Engineer | 12+ Months | UK-Based

We're supporting a key bid and looking to engage two experienced Platform Engineers for a long-term contract starting soon. Outcome of the bid is expected next week, early engagement is essential.

Onsite Requirement:
Wokingham – 2 days per week, including 1 overnight stay (expenses covered)

Duration: 12 months+

Clearance:
Start post-BPSS

Key Skills & Experience Required
  • Strong understanding of Linux (Red Hat) and Kubernetes/Open Shift environments
  • Hands‑on experience installing, troubleshooting Kubernetes platforms and application deployments
  • Solid analytical and system troubleshooting capabilities
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools:
    Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, Loki, EFK stack
  • Experience in setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines – YAML, Tekton, Argo CD
  • Strong scripting skills – Shell, Bash, Python
  • Proficient with Kustomize, Helm, or similar templating tools
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in remote teams
Key Responsibilities
  • Troubleshooting and diagnosis of incidents across platforms
  • Collaborate within a cross-functional team and external vendors
  • Build and manage environments supporting CD/CI tools
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning through scripting and templating
  • Support developers through enablement and knowledge‑sharing
  • Resolve platform and pipeline support tickets
  • Monitor, maintain and improve system performance and availability
  • Contribute to continuous process improvement

This is an exciting project for a Platform Engineer to join a major UK national infrastructure organisation responsible for the operation and development of critical systems that support the country’s energy network. If you’re interested, please apply with your updated CV.

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