Platform Engineer

You'll be hands-on in designing, building, and optimising modern Kubernetes-based platforms that enable large-scale systems integration and automation. This will include containerising workloads, implementing robust CI/CD processes, and shaping secure environments within regulated, mission-focused settings. Working alongside architects, security engineers, and developers, you'll play a key part in modernising legacy systems, introducing automation, and helping clients realise the full potential of cloud technologies., * Design and manage containerised environments using Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, or GKE) and associated tooling (Helm, ArgoCD, Istio)

• Build and optimise cloud infrastructure using Terraform, Ansible, or similar automation frameworks
• Develop CI/CD pipelines to streamline release and deployment workflows (GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
• Collaborate across engineering, data, and security teams to ensure reliability, scalability, and compliance
• Support research-driven and mission-critical initiatives that enhance operational resilience and agility, You'll be part of a consultancy that's at the heart of the UK's digital transformation agenda-combining technical excellence with genuine mission impact. Expect diverse projects, cutting-edge cloud work, and a culture that rewards curiosity and collaboration. If you're a Platform Engineer looking to deepen your Kubernetes and cloud expertise on programmes that matter, apply today to explore where this opportunity can take you.

• 5+ years' experience in DevOps, Platform, or Site Reliability Engineering
• Strong Kubernetes expertise and proven experience managing production-grade clusters
• Proficiency across at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Understanding of networking, identity management, and secure cloud operations
• Familiarity with Agile delivery and working within multi-disciplinary, secure environments

Ncounter partner with Management Consultancies and Central Government, to assist with transformational and process change programmes. Solving critical management and technology issues, our clients offer a diverse set of projects for their consultants to lead in an impactfully manner. Primarily centred around Cyber Security, Defence programmes - these companies also have projects in emerging technologies such as AI, augmented/ virtual reality and deep learning and theses tasks faced on a daily basis are exceptionally challenging and varied.