CGEMJP00345529 - Platform Engineer

We are seeking a Platform Engineer / DevOps Specialist to join a highly secure and complex engineering environment, supporting the modernisation and maturity uplift of critical platforms operating across both AWS and Azure. This role sits at the intersection of hands-on DevOps engineering and technical leadership (approx. 60/40 split) - where you will guide direction, lead on platform evolution, and still actively contribute to delivery., * Design, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines in a DevSecOps environment

• Drive automation across infrastructure, deployment, and platform operations
• Work hands-on with Kubernetes, Docker, and containerised workloads
• Support and evolve platforms across AWS and Azure environments
• Implement secure development practices, including security scanning and compliance controls
• Contribute to platform modernisation and maturity uplift across two environments at different stages
• Operate within air-gapped and restricted access environments (including ITAR and special access considerations)
• Integrate and support AI/ML models within platform architecture (core requirement)
• Provide technical leadership while remaining hands-on with delivery

• Strong experience in DevOps / Platform Engineering roles within enterprise or secure environments

• Proven expertise in:

• CI/CD pipeline development and automation

• Kubernetes and Docker

• Bash / Linux / Python scripting

• Infrastructure automation and containerisation

Experience working within DevSecOps practices including security scanning and compliance tooling

Experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms

Strong understanding of DevOps culture and modern engineering practices

Experience supporting platform modernisation or legacy-to-modern migrations

Desirable Experience

• Apache Kafka
• AI/ML model integration within platform environments
• Exposure to ITAR / defence / highly regulated systems
• Experience operating in environments with multiple maturity levels across platforms