Senior Platform Engineer

Lorien
Manchester, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 85K

Job location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Linux
DevOps
Identity and Access Management
Ansible
vSphere
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Containerization
Kubernetes
Terraform
Docker
VMware

Job description

As a Senior Platform Engineer, you'll work within the Data Team and collaborate closely with Platform Engineering, Architecture, and Security.

Your work will span Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and containerisation, using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, and Docker. You'll also contribute to strategic projects such as hardware refreshes, market expansion, and monitoring improvements. What You'll Be Doing

  • Architect and automate infrastructure across cloud and on-prem environments.
  • Build reusable platform stacks using Kubernetes, Docker, and VMs.
  • Integrate CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows for seamless delivery.
  • Drive automation to reduce configuration drift and improve consistency.
  • Support cloud governance, security hardening, and operational readiness.
  • Share knowledge and champion DevOps culture across teams.

Requirements

  • Strong experience in platform/infrastructure engineering (Linux & Windows).
  • Hands-on expertise with IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible).
  • Proven experience with Kubernetes and Docker in production environments.
  • Solid AWS knowledge (EC2, S3, IAM, VPCs, networking).
  • Bonus: Familiarity with VMware stack (vSphere, NSX, VCF).
  • Excellent Scripting and automation skills.
  • Collaborative mindset and openness to change.

Benefits & conditions

  • Salary up to £85,000 + bonus
  • Hybrid working (typically Thu/Fri in Manchester Tech Hub)
  • Enhanced pension contributions
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Flexitime and a modern DevOps culture

Ready to shape the future of platform engineering and automation within a data-driven environment?

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