Platform Specialist

• Contributing to the design and implementation of cloud platform solutions across Azure, AWS or GCP
• Supporting the deployment and management of containerised applications using Kubernetes and Docker
• Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to automate application delivery
• Working with microservices architectures and distributed systems
• Collaborating with development teams to improve developer experience and platform reliability
• Contributing to infrastructure-as-code practices using Terraform and automation scripts
• Supporting integration with SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC or SAP RISE environments where applicable
• Troubleshooting platform issues and optimising performance

• Day Rate: £600-800 per day (or £250-280 per day depending on experience and engagement terms)
• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline
• Domain: Cloud infrastructure · containerisation · CI/CD pipelines · platform engineering, What you could bringMost roles of this type require the following:Must-have
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP) and containerisation (Kubernetes, Docker)
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform
• Proficiency with at least one programming or scripting language (Python, Bash, Java, .NET or equivalent)
• Understanding of microservices and distributed systems concepts
• Experience with Linux and/or Windows server environments
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Nice-to-have

• Experience with ASP.NET, Spring Boot or React
• Exposure to SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC or SAP RISE platforms
• Knowledge of data pipelines and data quality practices
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools
• Experience with network infrastructure (F5, DMZ concepts)
• SQL and data query experience
• Power BI or equivalent reporting experience
• BPMN or UML modelling experience
• Relevant security certifications or CSDR compliance knowledge

• Type: Contract · Full-time, What roles of this type could offerMost roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:
• Opportunity to work with modern cloud technologies and containerised systems at scale
• Scope to improve platform reliability and developer experience across teams
• Exposure to diverse technology stacks and integration challenges
• Potential to develop expertise in cloud architecture and infrastructure design
• Collaborative working environment with access to engineering communities and knowledge-sharing
• Professional development through exposure to evolving platform technologies
• Flexibility and the chance to contribute to strategic infrastructure decisions