> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/344723-senior-platform-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/344723-senior-platform-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Platform Engineer - **Company:** The Rolewe - **Location:** Bristol, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Component-Based Software Engineering, Bash Shell, Software as a Service, Configuration Management, Continuous Delivery, Software Debugging, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Platform as a Service (PAAS), Windows PowerShell, Ruby, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Software Version Control, Golang - **Published:** June 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/38937287/ ## About the Role Security clearance: Candidates must hold an active Security Check (SC) clearance. We are unable to accept applications from candidates who do not currently hold this clearance., What you'll be doingCollaborating across the client's engineering, testing, consulting, product management and security functions to build, test and deploy software of the highest quality.Championing the latest technologies aligned with industry standards and best practices for maximum user and business benefit.Driving conversations and decisions to ensure services are scalable, secure, reliable and performant.Supporting services through live operation - keeping them available, secure and performant while continuously improving them once real users are on board.Proactively coaching and mentoring more junior members of the client's team.Fostering an inclusive DevOps culture and acting as a role model for those around you.What we're looking forProven ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams, with good verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.Significant expertise using multiple configuration management, infrastructure provisioning and automation tools.Fluency in at least one of: PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ruby, Go or Groovy.Demonstrable experience designing, building, testing, automating, monitoring and supporting significant components within a modern digital service platform in production.Experience producing designs that are scalable, resilient, efficient, secure, cost-effective and minimise lock-in.Experience contributing to technical decisions in a collaborative team environment - including architecture, estimation, product planning and advocating for MVP.Hands-on experience implementing modern Continuous Delivery processes for releasing software to production.Applying industry best practices across infrastructure and application components (security, elasticity, performance).Use of public cloud platforms to solve business problems (AWS).Experience with container orchestration tooling and modern version control systems including Git.Ability to debug complex problems across multiple servers, services and tools.Nice to haveThird-level qualification (or equivalent) in a related discipline.Mid-level certification with a public cloud provider (AWS).Experience with cloud-native SaaS and PaaS technologies.Experience managing, mentoring and coaching junior team members.Active participation in knowledge sharing, both within teams and with wider non-technical audiences.Who you areYou're determined in how you overcome obstacles, honest in how you deal with others, respectful of those around you, creative in finding solutions to complex problems, and cooperative in sharing information and experience. ## Description About the roleWe're looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to join our client's team. You'll take the lead on designing significant components of a modern digital service platform - covering automation, build, deployment and support - in a fast-paced environment where you'll be trusted to make sound, reasoned decisions.Embedded within the client's team, you'll work alongside talented colleagues, drive key technical conversations and act as a role model for those around you. ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Platform Engineering vs. DevOps Why not both?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/885-platform-engineering-vs-devops-why-not-both) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Coffee with Developers: David Heinemeier Hansson](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/875-coffee-with-developers-david-heinemeier-hansson) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) - [Retooling and refactoring - an investment in people.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/371-retooling-and-refactoring-an-investment-in-people) ## Related Articles - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)