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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Platform Engineer II - **Company:** Tracsis plc - **Location:** Leeds, UK (Remote available) - **Salary:** £47,982.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Reliability Engineering, Policy as Code, Data Logging, Grafana, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Hashicorp, Terraform, Golang - **Published:** August 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5852593535 ## About the Role * Experience working within Platform Engineering, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) or a similar cloud infrastructure role. * Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes, particularly Amazon EKS. * Knowledge of cloud-native technologies and modern platform engineering practices. * Experience using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform. * Familiarity with GitOps approaches and CI/CD tooling, ideally GitLab CI/CD. * Solid Linux administration and troubleshooting skills. * Experience implementing monitoring, logging and observability solutions. * Understanding of cloud security principles, * Proficiency in at least one programming language - Python, Go, Java or C#. * A collaborative mindset with a passion for automation, continuous improvement and delivering high-quality solutions. ## Description Platform Engineer II Remote - With visits to Leeds office Our talented people are creating the technology of the future. From scheduling to maintenance to keeping people safe, 2.7 million people are helped by our software daily. Technology makes it possible; people make it happen and you could be part of that. The Tracsis Group has grown rapidly, diversifying into related transport technologies, and successfully executing a strategy that has seen it make a total of seventeen acquisitions., We're looking for a skilled Platform Engineer II to help design, build and operate our AWS-based platform. You'll play a key role in delivering platform capabilities that enhance Developer Experience, Service Reliability, and Business Agility, working alongside experienced platform engineers to create secure, scalable and developer-friendly solutions., This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, automating processes, and enabling development teams to deliver high-quality software efficiently and safely. Key technologies: Observability: Grafana stack, Thanos, Loki, Tempo, Jaeger Security: HashiCorp Vault, IAM, policy-as-code FinOps and cost optimisation What you will do * Design, build and maintain cloud-native platform capabilities * Contribute to the development and evolution of our AWS-based platform, with a focus on scalability, reliability and security. * Support production services through monitoring, incident response and operational improvements. * Implement and enhance observability, security and automation * Collaborate closely with developers to improve self-service capabilities * Build and maintain infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code and GitOps practices. * Participate in on-call support and contribute to improving platform reliability * Work with senior engineers to deliver platform enhancements and drive continuous improvement. * Support cost optimisation initiatives and help ensure efficient use of cloud resources. ## Related Videos - [Platform Engineering vs. DevOps Why not both?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/885-platform-engineering-vs-devops-why-not-both) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) - [5 steps for running a Kubernetes environment at scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/88-5-steps-for-running-a-kubernetes-environment-at-scale) - [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) - [Retooling and refactoring - an investment in people.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/371-retooling-and-refactoring-an-investment-in-people) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)