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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Platform Engineer - **Company:** Anson McCade - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Software Quality, Data Systems, Software Design Patterns, Graph Database, Mercurial, Perforce, Scrum Methodology, Ansible, Tensorflow, Azure Machine Learning, SonarQube, Working Model 2D, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Deployment Automation, Bitbucket, Teamcity, Software Version Control, Atlassian Bamboo, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815193112-platform-engineer ## About the Role * Cloud deployment and management experience (AWS or Azure). * Familiarity with Machine Learning frameworks (TensorFlow, Azure ML, or Amazon ML). * Containerisation and orchestration using Docker or Kubernetes. * Understanding of relational, document, or graph databases. * Experience with configuration management or deployment tools such as Ansible. ## Description Location: Gloucester, Manchester, London (3 days on-site) Please note: You must be a sole British citizen and eligible for high-level Security Clearance (SC) to apply for this role. About the Company Our client is a leading technology and cyber intelligence organisation that delivers advanced digital solutions to protect the UK's most sensitive information and systems. They work across defence, government, and national security sectors - building secure platforms, data systems, and cyber capabilities that safeguard national interests. About the Role We're looking for experienced Platform Engineers to join a growing team delivering secure, mission-critical systems for UK Government and National Security projects. You'll play a key role in designing, building, and deploying modern, high-quality platforms that enable innovation and resilience across complex technical environments. Working in multidisciplinary teams, you'll use modern tools, automation, and engineering practices to create systems that are secure, scalable, and future-ready. This is a hands-on role for engineers who thrive on solving technical problems, collaborating with skilled teams, and seeing the tangible impact of their work. What You'll Be Doing * Design, develop, and maintain Proof of Concept and Production systems. * Manage and collaborate on codebases using version control (Git, Mercurial, or Perforce). * Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Jenkins, Bamboo, TeamCity, or Bitbucket. * Ensure software quality through automated testing and analysis (e.g. SonarQube). * Work within Agile delivery teams (Scrum, Lean, or Kanban). * Apply design patterns and modern software practices to deliver maintainable, high-performing systems. * Use creativity and problem-solving to deliver innovative solutions for critical client needs. (Not essential - training and support provided) * Cloud deployment and management experience (AWS or Azure). * Familiarity with Machine Learning frameworks (TensorFlow, Azure ML, or Amazon ML). * Containerisation and orchestration using Docker or Kubernetes. * Understanding of relational, document, or graph databases. * Experience with configuration management or deployment tools such as Ansible. Why Join * Contribute to projects that directly support UK Government and National Security. * Strong focus on professional development through mentorship and training. * Collaborative, inclusive environment that values technical excellence and innovation. * Hybrid working model with flexibility to balance work and life. This is a rare opportunity for a skilled Platform Engineer to take on meaningful, hands-on work in a secure and technically challenging environment - helping to shape the platforms that power critical national systems. 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