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# Platform Engineer

- **Company:** 17918
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, BigQuery, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Reliability Engineering, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, System Availability, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Hashicorp, Terraform, Golang
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/platform-engineer/51560391

## About the Role

using Python or Golang to improve platform efficiency and reliability Implement security, governance, and compliance controls across cloud environments Monitor, optimise, and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability and performance Collaborate with software engineers, architects, security teams, and stakeholders to deliver robust cloud solutions Drive DevOps best practices including CI/CD, automation, observability, and infrastructure as code What We're Looking For 3+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or Software Engineering Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Proven experience working with: Kubernetes (GKE preferred) Terraform Python and/or Golang Infrastructure as Code (IaC) CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Strong understanding of Identity & Access Management (IAM) and cloud security principles Knowledge of governance, compliance, and risk controls within cloud platforms Excellent
problem-solving skills and the ability to work within cross-functional teams Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Nice to Have experience with cloud security frameworks and compliance standards Certifications such as: Google Professional Cloud Engineer Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer HashiCorp Terraform Associate experience with monitoring and observability tools Exposure to container security and service mesh technologies Why Join? Work on large-scale cloud transformation and modernisation projects Be part of a collaborative engineering culture that values automation and innovation Exposure to the latest GCP, Kubernetes, and cloud-native technologies Clear opportunities for career progression and technical development Flexible and hybrid working options Interested? Apply today to learn more about how you can help shape the future of cloud engineering and platform reliability within a high-performing technology team. Job Title: Platform Engineer Location

## Description

Platform Engineer Cloud Engineer (GCP) DevOps & Platform Engineering Location: London - Onsite Type: Contract Length: Initially 6 months Build, Secure and Scale Cloud Infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform Are you a Cloud Engineer who thrives on designing scalable, secure, and automated cloud environments? We're looking for a talented engineer to join a growing team and play a key role in delivering modern cloud solutions across Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies, infrastructure as code, Kubernetes, and automation tools while helping shape secure and resilient cloud platforms. What You'll Be Doing Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Build and manage cloud-native solutions using services such as Compute Engine, BigQuery, and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployments using Terraform Develop scripts and tooling