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# Platform Software Engineer

- **Company:** Hackajob Ltd
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Salary:** £45,000.0 - £60,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Bash Shell, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Site Reliability Engineering Practices, Server Administration, System Software, Virtualization Technology, Software Troubleshooting, Containerization
- **Published:** September 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2881383400-platform-software-engineer

## About the Role

platforms, container orchestration, infrastructure as code and automation, you will help deliver secure, scalable and resilient services. You will also investigate complex technical issues, improve observability and reduce operational risk and manual effort. We are a multidisciplinary team looking for candidates with a broad mix of skills and experience. You do not need to meet every requirement. What matters most is sound engineering judgement, adaptability and the ability to make a meaningful contribution What youll bring We need someone who has experience in a similar role and can bring their knowledge and expertise into the team. We're ideally looking for experience in: Linux, application and server administration Cloud platforms, virtualisation and containers Infrastructure as code and configuration management Programming and scripting, such as Python, Bash or Go Monitoring, observability and SRE practices Infrastructure, networking and performance troubleshooting Secure, resilient
and scalable system design Technical documentation and operational guidance Technical leadership and mentoring Beneficial skills include: Strong problem-solving and engineering judgement Experience supporting business-critical platforms Familiarity with CI/CD and software delivery lifecycles Effective communication and stakeholder engagement Curiosity and a drive for continuous improvement This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Governments Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance

## Description

beyond national borders. As part of our strategic growth initiatives, we are looking for talented and motivated engineers to join our Platform Team, which is responsible for designing, developing and maintaining our core development infrastructure that supports our diverse portfolio of aerospace and defence systems. Join us on this unique opportunity to be part of a new and innovative team that will shape the future of engineering development within Leonardo. Your impact As a Platform Engineer you will help shape, build and operate the infrastructure and services that underpin our engineering platform, from requirements and design through to deployment, support and continuous improvement. Take ownership of core development tools and infrastructure, including compute, container platforms, application hosting and quality assurance systems. You will provide technical guidance, improve reliability and help engineering teams adopt consistent best practices. Using technologies such as cloud


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