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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Platform Engineer - **Company:** Compound Partners - **Location:** Grays, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £105,000.0 - £109,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Linux System Administration, Windows PowerShell, Reliability Engineering, Prometheus, Software Engineering, Datadog, Circleci, Data Logging, Scripting, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Cloud Monitoring, System Availability, Grafana, Reliability of Systems, Git, Cloudformation, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Bicep, Cloud Migration, Cloudwatch, Terraform, Splunk, Software Version Control, Azure Resource Manager, Docker, Elk Stack, Jenkins - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cf0c083ca53850c4 ## About the Role The successful candidate will possess strong expertise in cloud platforms, automation, infrastructure engineering, and DevOps practices, along with excellent technical leadership and problem-solving abilities., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. * Significant experience in platform engineering, DevOps, cloud infrastructure, or site reliability engineering within enterprise environments. * Strong expertise with Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). * Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, and container orchestration technologies. * Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, AWS CloudFormation, ARM Templates, or similar tools. * Strong knowledge of CI/CD platforms including Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, or CircleCI. * Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Go for automation and platform management. * Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, Splunk, ELK Stack, Azure Monitor, or Amazon CloudWatch. * Strong understanding of Linux system administration, networking, cloud security, identity and access management, and infrastructure resilience. * Familiarity with Git, version control practices, Agile methodologies, and DevOps principles. * Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. * Professional certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect, or Terraform Associate are highly desirable. * Experience supporting high-availability, mission-critical production environments is advantageous. * Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom. ## Description As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will collaborate with software engineers, DevOps specialists, cloud architects, cybersecurity teams, and business stakeholders to develop modern platform capabilities that accelerate software delivery, improve operational efficiency, and enhance system reliability. You will play a key role in infrastructure automation, platform modernization, container orchestration, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring platforms meet performance, security, and compliance standards., * Design, implement, and maintain scalable platform infrastructure supporting cloud-native and enterprise applications. * Build and manage Kubernetes platforms, container orchestration environments, and cloud infrastructure services. * Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, AWS CloudFormation, or similar technologies. * Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines that enable reliable and automated software delivery. * Collaborate with software engineering teams to improve developer experience, deployment processes, and platform reliability. * Implement platform monitoring, logging, observability, and alerting solutions to ensure high availability. * Optimize platform performance, scalability, resilience, and operational efficiency across cloud environments. * Implement security controls, identity management, secrets management, and compliance best practices throughout the platform. * Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, patching, and operational workflows using scripting and automation tools. * Support cloud migration, application modernization, and platform transformation initiatives. * Troubleshoot complex platform and infrastructure issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term improvements. * Develop technical documentation, platform standards, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures. * Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering excellence through knowledge sharing and technical leadership. * Evaluate emerging platform technologies and recommend innovative solutions that improve business agility and operational effectiveness. ## Related Videos - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [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) - [Platform Engineering vs. DevOps Why not both?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/885-platform-engineering-vs-devops-why-not-both) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [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) ## Related Articles - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)