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# Senior Platform Engineer

- **Company:** Raytheon
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Programming Tools, Scrum Methodology, Ansible, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Concourse, Kubernetes, Integration Frameworks, Puppet, Terraform, Software Version Control, Jenkins
- **Published:** September 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2881393804-senior-platform-engineer

## About the Role

Required experience Experience of working in an Agile/SCRUM/DevOps delivery mode

Cloud technologies (AWS or Azure)

Infrastructure as code e.g. Terraform, Puppet, Chef, Ansible etc.

Experience in building and deploying large-scale applications in

Continuous Integration/Delivery pipelines;

Container platform and orchestration systems ECS, AKS, Kubernetes/helm/Docker

Experience in automation and integration tools such as Jenkins,

Concourse CI or cloud equivalents

Experience in scripting languages and source control

## Description

(min 3 days a week on site) Due to the interesting work we do and the sector this team is working in, we require all candidates to be willing and eligible to hold SC and eDV clearance. About us At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence. Cyber Our National Security Cyber business delivers mission-critical solutions that safeguard our national security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Working in a mature, agile environment, our SCRUM teams work synchronously with our customers to solve some of the toughest digital challenges faced in the world today. Role & Responsibilities Building and setting up development tools and infrastructure

Understand the needs of project stakeholders

Automate and improve development and release processes

Ensure that systems are safe and secure against cyber security threats

Identify technical problems and develop software updates and solutions

Work with other engineers to ensure that development follows established processes and works as intended


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