Platform Software Engineer

• We 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.
• We take ownership of core development tools and infrastructure, including compute, container platforms, application hosting and quality assurance systems.
• We provide technical guidance and help engineering teams adopt consistent best practices.
• We improve reliability and help reduce operational risk and manual effort.
• We use technologies such as cloud platforms, container orchestration, infrastructure as code and automation to deliver secure, scalable and resilient services.
• We investigate complex technical issues and improve observability.

Technologies:

• Bash
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• Support
• Linux
• Python
• Security
• DevOps

• We are ideally looking for experience in Linux, application and server administration.
• We are ideally looking for experience with cloud platforms, virtualisation and containers.
• We are ideally looking for experience with infrastructure as code and configuration management.
• We are ideally looking for experience in programming and scripting, such as Python, Bash or Go.
• We are ideally looking for experience with monitoring, observability and SRE practices.
• We are ideally looking for experience in infrastructure, networking and performance troubleshooting.
• We are ideally looking for experience in secure, resilient and scalable system design.
• We are ideally looking for experience in technical documentation and operational guidance.
• We are ideally looking for experience in technical leadership and mentoring.
• Beneficial skills include strong problem-solving and engineering judgement.
• Beneficial skills include experience supporting business-critical platforms.
• Beneficial skills include familiarity with CI/CD and software delivery lifecycles.
• Beneficial skills include effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Beneficial skills include curiosity and a drive for continuous improvement.
• This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Governments Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS).
• Additional Personnel Security Controls may apply, including eligibility for Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

hackajob is partnering directly with Leonardo to hire for this role. Leonardo is a global high-tech company and a key player in Aerospace, Defence and Security, developing advanced multi-domain technological solutions across Air, Land, Sea, Space and Cyber. We are growing our Platform Team to design, develop and maintain the core development infrastructure that supports our diverse portfolio of aerospace and defence systems. This permanent role is based in Edinburgh, with hybrid working noted, although full-time on-site working is required due to the nature of the role. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package including generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi-days each year, an award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution, free access to mental health support and financial advice, employee-led inclusion networks, a bonus scheme for management level and below, access to 4,000 online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning, referral rewards, and flexible benefits up to £500 annually for items such as private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech and lifestyle discounts, and gym memberships. We are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where our people are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology and enhancing global safety.

last updated 38 week of 2026