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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Platform Engineer - **Company:** Encompass Corporation - **Location:** Glasgow, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Routing, Ansible, Prometheus, Systems Integration, Pulumi, Scripting, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Delivery Pipeline, Grafana, Firewalls (Computer Science), Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Docker, Jenkins, Artifactory, Golang - **Published:** May 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=86a3e76f24ada2f1 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Terraform?, Deep expertise in CI/CD, automation, and pipeline architecture. * Mastery of IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Pulumi) and config management (e.g., Ansible, Chef). * Strong cloud architecture skills (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cost optimization strategies. * Advanced containerization and orchestration experience (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.). * Proficiency in observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, OpenTelemetry). * Security-first mindset with hands-on experience in access control, encryption, and incident response. * Solid networking knowledge - protocols, routing, firewalls, and cloud networking. * Experience integrating and optimizing software delivery ecosystems (Git, Artifactory, Jenkins) as part of a cohesive platform strategy. * Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, Go, etc.). * Proven leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder communication skills. * A knack for solving hard problems and making systems better. ## Description We're building a modern Platform Engineering team focused on creating self-service, scalable platforms that empower developers and accelerate delivery. This isn't about "doing DevOps" for others; it's about engineering resilient systems, improving developer experience, and enabling teams through automation and architecture. As a Senior Platform Engineer, you'll lead the design, implementation, and evolution of complex infrastructure projects that power our engineering teams and products. You'll drive large-scale initiatives independently, mentor others, and shape the future of our platform strategy. Success isn't measured by uptime alone; it's about adoption, developer satisfaction, and reducing cognitive load. * Architect and lead complex platform projects from design to deployment. * Enable engineering teams with robust CI/CD capabilities through reusable patterns, automation, and security-first practices. * Design scalable infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code and config management tools. * Build and optimize cloud-native architectures across multiple cloud providers with cost efficiency in mind. * Engineer containerized environments with advanced orchestration, networking, and security. * Deliver internal platforms and self-service capabilities that improve developer experience and reduce friction. * Implement observability stacks-metrics, logs, traces, and proactive alerting for reliability. * Champion security and compliance across infrastructure and delivery pipelines. * Architect secure, scalable networking solutions for hybrid and cloud environments. * Drive continuous improvement through automation, scripting, and tooling. * Lead and mentor engineers, foster collaboration, and influence technical direction. * Troubleshoot complex issues, optimize performance, and plan for capacity at scale. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [From Pipelines to Platforms: How DevOps Automation Becomes a Force Multiplier at Scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1946-from-pipelines-to-platforms-how-devops-automation-becomes-a-force-multiplier-at-scale) - [Retooling and refactoring - an investment in people.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/371-retooling-and-refactoring-an-investment-in-people) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)