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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Platform Engineer - **Company:** Bede Gaming - **Location:** Newcastle upon Tyne, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Windows PowerShell, Prometheus, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Data Logging, Scripting, System Availability, Grafana, Multi-Cloud, Backend, Solid Principles, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Code Testing, Puppet, Restful APIs, Terraform, Golang, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815165379-platform-engineer ## About the Role * Strong understanding of DevOps principles and platform engineering concepts. * Professional experience writing, testing, and maintaining high-quality code in one or more programming languages (e.g. C#, Go, Python, or similar). * Experience designing and implementing backend services, APIs, and integration patterns (including RESTful APIs and microservices). * Good understanding of software design principles, testing practices (unit, integration, automation), and quality standards. * Experience building or contributing to CI/CD pipelines and automated developer workflows. * Familiarity with containerised application development and deployment. * Experience working in Agile development environments. * Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences. * Ability to manage priorities, work across multiple initiatives, and deliver reliably. * A willingness to learn, adapt, and pick up new tools, technologies, and ways of working. Desirable infrastructure and cloud experience * Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. * Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g. Terraform). * Exposure to container orchestration technologies (Kubernetes, Helm) and broader platform tooling. * Understanding of observability practices and tools (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, ELK). * Knowledge of networking, security principles, and compliance considerations. * Experience with Linux-based systems and scripting (e.g. Bash, PowerShell, Python). * Awareness of cost optimisation, scaling strategies, and multi-cloud or hybrid environments. * Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g. Puppet)., * A software-first mindset with an interest in platform engineering. * Curiosity and willingness to cross-skill between software and infrastructure over time. * A pragmatic approach to solving problems through automation and simplification. ## Description Platform Engineer - Bede Gaming As a Platform Engineer, you will design, build, and maintain scalable infrastructure and developer platforms that enable the delivery of high-quality gambling entertainment software. Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne Employment type: Full-time Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Job function: Engineering and Information Technology What You'll Be Doing * Contribute to the design, architecture, and implementation of platform engineering solutions that improve stability, scalability, performance, and security. * Build cloud-agnostic platform solutions, following a write once, deploy anywhere approach. * Design and maintain automated systems across infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and CI/CD pipelines, aligned with GitOps principles. * Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code and supporting platform services using high-quality, well-tested code. * Implement and support monitoring, logging, and alerting to ensure platform reliability and observability. * Collaborate closely with software engineering teams to enable smooth application delivery and adoption of platform capabilities. * Support services post-deployment, including troubleshooting and participation in an on-call rotation when required. * Create and maintain clear documentation to support ongoing use, understanding, and maintenance of platform services. * Continuously look for ways to simplify how we work and improve our platform, tooling, and practices. For More Senior Engineers, You'll Also * Play an active role in architectural decision-making and propose alternative approaches where appropriate. * Share deep technical expertise across platform, DevOps, and operational practices. * Mentor and support others, acting as a role model within the team. * Communicate complex technical topics clearly to non-technical stakeholders. * Identify risks early and communicate them clearly and professionally. * Champion improvements to both our technology stack and ways of working. What We Are Looking For Essential skills and experience * Strong understanding of DevOps principles and platform engineering concepts. * Professional experience writing, testing, and maintaining high-quality code in one or more programming languages (e.g. C#, Go, Python, or similar). * Experience designing and implementing backend services, APIs, and integration patterns (including RESTful APIs and microservices). * Good understanding of software design principles, testing practices (unit, integration, automation), and quality standards. * Experience building or contributing to CI/CD pipelines and automated developer workflows. * Familiarity with containerised application development and deployment. * Experience working in Agile development environments. * Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences. * Ability to manage priorities, work across multiple initiatives, and deliver reliably. * A willingness to learn, adapt, and pick up new tools, technologies, and ways of working. Desirable infrastructure and cloud experience * Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. * Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g. Terraform). * Exposure to container orchestration technologies (Kubernetes, Helm) and broader platform tooling. * Understanding of observability practices and tools (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, ELK). * Knowledge of networking, security principles, and compliance considerations. * Experience with Linux-based systems and scripting (e.g. Bash, PowerShell, Python). * Awareness of cost optimisation, scaling strategies, and multi-cloud or hybrid environments. * Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g. Puppet). What Matters Most * A software-first mindset with an interest in platform engineering. * Curiosity and willingness to cross-skill between software and infrastructure over time. * A pragmatic approach to solving problems through automation and simplification. What We Can Offer You * A friendly, flexible and trust-based approach to working * 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and a typically very generous Christmas break * The use of a mobile phone or tablet of your choice, with the monthly contract covered by us * 'Select Enhanced' Bupa private healthcare - access from day 1 which covers all pre-existing conditions * Fully matched private pension scheme (up to 8% matched) * Life Assurance which pays out x4 of your salary to a nominated person(s) * Employee Assistance Programme - Bede players have access to support and practical advice on a variety of issues that might impact their life (provided by Bupa) * Innovation time - Engineers have regular opportunities to spend time developing skills and innovating. * A great office life! Free snacks and refreshments in the office every day as well as regular food van visits from the best places in Newcastle * Access to Calm - the #1 app for meditation and sleep * Lots of social events - inside and outside of the working day * Referral Programme - help us grow our team with talented individuals and be rewarded with a referral payment of £3,000 (pre-tax) * Bede swag - from Zoodies to t-shirts and even our much loved Bede socks! * Bede Holidays - extra discretionary days off through the year as an extra special thank you Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Bede Gaming by 2x ## 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) - [Automate everything via NodeJS and Puppeteer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/322-automate-everything-via-nodejs-and-puppeteer) - [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) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) - [Retooling and refactoring - an investment in people.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/371-retooling-and-refactoring-an-investment-in-people) ## 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) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)