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# Senior Platform Engineer

- **Company:** SiXworks an IBM company
- **Location:** Farnborough, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Computing Platforms, Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Ansible, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, SC Clearance, Kubernetes, Terraform
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840625258-senior-platform-engineer

## About the Role

* Strong experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure development.
 * Proficiency in Kubernetes, CI/CD tooling, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and Infrastructure as Code.
 * Demonstrated ability to deliver complex platform solutions in hybrid environments.
 * Solid understanding of platform security, compliance, and operational tooling.
 * Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
 * Experience in regulated environments (e.g., Defence, Security) is highly desirable.
 * Certifications in cloud platforms or DevOps practices.
 * Experience with automation frameworks (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
 * Exposure to platform governance and architecture forums.
 * Familiarity with incident management and operational support processes.
 * Eligible for SC clearance; UK sole nationals only. Willing to apply for DV.
 * Some international travel may be required.

## Description

* Design and implement scalable, secure, and maintainable platform solutions across cloud and on-premise environments.
 * Contribute to the development and governance of CI/CD pipelines, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
 * Support the implementation of monitoring, observability, and incident response frameworks.

Operational Excellence

 * Collaborate with SRE and operations teams to ensure platform reliability, performance, and resilience.
 * Participate in incident response and root cause analysis, driving continuous improvement.

Technical Leadership

 * Act as a subject matter expert in platform technologies, guiding engineering decisions and best practices.
 * Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and knowledge sharing.
 * Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to platform evolution and innovation.
 * Work closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into platform capabilities.
 * Participate in architecture reviews, governance forums, and strategic planning sessions.


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