Platform Engineer
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Job description
We're looking for a talented Platform Engineer to help build the backbone of our software development and deployment infrastructure for cutting-edge marine systems. In this role, you'll design and manage robust CI/CD pipelines, create internal tools to streamline development, and support the integration of software with both simulated and physical test environments. If you're passionate about automation, reliability, and working at the intersection of software and hardware, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities will include:
- Development and management of CI/CD pipelines that allow us to develop our software quickly with fast feedback loops
- Writing tools for internal use to allow improved automation of development practices
- Software deployment, testing and validation
- Hardware bench testing, configuration and integration with CI/CD pipelines where appropriate
- Deploying physical servers when appropriateWorking flexibly with the software and engineering teams to ensure software and documentation are delivered on time
Requirements
Do you have a valid Driving License license?, Do you have experience in vSphere?, * Degree level qualification in Computer Science/Software Engineering or equivalent experience
- 2+ years working with Continuous Integration/Deployment (CI/CD) systems
- CI/CD pipeline development (GitLab preferable)
- Containerisation (Podman/Docker)
- Ubuntu/Debian Linux distributions (Or transferable knowledge from other distributions)
- Python 3
- Fast learner and a team player
Desirable:
- Modern C++ (14 or later preferable)
- Automation tooling and scripting (e.g. Ansible, Bash)
- Mobile robotics projects (e.g. ROS2)
- Virtualisation (e.g. vSphere)
- Orchestration tools (e.g. Kubernetes)
- Networking and Security
- Web Server Deployment (e.g. Apache/NGINX)
- An understanding of basic electronics
- Agile MethodologyProactive individual with strong commitment and self-motivation
Note : Due to the nature of work undertaken at SubSea Craft, the selected candidate must be capable of meeting the security requirements of the position, which would include as a minimum existing right to live and work in the UK, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), with UK National security clearance required for certain roles.*
Benefits & conditions
Pulled from the full job description
- Annual leave
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced paternity leave, * Salary : £40,000-£60,000 DOE
- Full Time
- Permanent
Who we are: SubSea Craft is a fast growing, privately-funded, UK-based innovative maritime technology company specialising in next-generation, high-performance watercraft and systems. We operate at the intersection of advanced engineering, cutting-edge design, and user-centric innovation, delivering safe, effective, and enabling solutions for both commercial and defence applications.
What we offer: * Annual Leave - Entitlement to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Wellbeing Day - An additional Wellbeing Day each year to focus on personal health and wellbeing.
- Private Healthcare - Access to comprehensive private healthcare coverage to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
- Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover - Comprehensive protection including Life Assurance (4x salary) and Critical Illness Cover for added financial security.
- Family Leave - Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Christmas Leave - A Christmas shutdown is typically observed.
- Professional Development - Commitment to ongoing learning and career growth, supported by training programmes and access to LinkedIn Learning.
- Pension Contribution - pension scheme with the option to contribute via salary sacrifice
- Flexible Working - Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.Inclusive Culture - A professional environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration.