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# Principal Platform Engineer

- **Company:** CGI Group Inc.
- **Location:** UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Linux, DevOps, Github, Python (Programming Language), Windows Servers, Open Web Application Security, Windows PowerShell, Reliability Engineering, Software Tools, Ansible, Prometheus, Zabbix, Grafana, Software Security, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Bicep, CIS Benchmarks, Terraform, Dynatrace, Devsecops, Azure Resource Manager, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2909117606-2

## About the Role

You should bring significant experience in platform engineering, DevSecOps, cloud infrastructure, and technical leadership within enterprise environments. You will have a strong track record of delivering secure, automated, and resilient platforms while leading teams, driving continuous improvement, and influencing engineering best practice. Experience with cloud technologies, infrastructure as code, observability platforms, security frameworks, and AI-assisted engineering approaches will be highly valuable., * Extensive experience in Platform Engineering, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or DevSecOps leadership roles

 * Expert knowledge of Azure and cloud-native engineering practices
 * Proven success designing and implementing CI/CD solutions using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Git
 * Advanced capability with Infrastructure as Code tools including Terraform, Azure Bicep, ARM Templates, and Ansible
 * Deep understanding of Linux and/or Windows Server administration within enterprise environments
 * Hands-on experience with containerisation and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
 * Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar technologies
 * Demonstrable expertise implementing observability solutions including Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace, ELK, or Zabbix
 * Knowledge of cloud security, container security, and secure software delivery methodologies
 * Familiarity with security frameworks and governance standards such as OWASP, CIS Benchmarks, and NIST
 * Practical application of AI-assisted engineering tools to improve software delivery and operational outcomes
 * Ability to define governance, controls, and assurance processes for responsible AI adoption
 * Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills

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## Description

At CGI, we help clients deliver secure, resilient digital services that make a real-world impact. As a Principal Platform Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and evolving a critical platform, driving engineering excellence through automation, security, and innovation. You will influence how modern platform engineering practices are adopted, enable safe and effective use of AI-assisted development tools, and help accelerate the delivery of high-quality solutions. Working alongside talented colleagues across engineering, security, architecture, and delivery teams, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of strategic initiatives, introduce new ideas, and contribute to meaningful outcomes in a supportive and collaborative environment., * Provide technical leadership and mentorship across the Platform Engineering team

 * Shape the platform engineering and DevSecOps roadmap, driving adoption of secure and automated practices
 * Enhance CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment speed, quality, and reliability
 * Champion the responsible use of AI-assisted engineering tools across development and operational activities
 * Contribute to the design of secure, scalable, and resilient platform architectures
 * Own and continuously improve cloud tooling, infrastructure services, and delivery platforms
 * Increase operational efficiency through automation of infrastructure, configuration, testing, and documentation processes
 * Establish effective observability, monitoring, alerting, and incident management capabilities
 * Embed security controls and compliance requirements throughout the engineering lifecycle
 * Collaborate with architecture, security, product, delivery, and engineering teams to align platform capabilities with business objectives
 * Lead root cause investigations and implement long-term service improvements
 * Support the operational service through participation in the on-call rota for critical incidents
 * Evaluate emerging technologies, platform engineering trends, and AI capabilities to drive continuous improvement


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