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# Platform Engineer

- **Company:** Erin Associates Ltd
- **Location:** Preston, UK
- **Salary:** £40,000.0 - £50,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Databases, Linux, DevOps, Ansible, Software Engineering, Git, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Terraform
- **Published:** October 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5922025489

## About the Role

* We are looking for a Platform Engineer with the following qualifications:
 * Excellent working knowledge of Linux systems
 * Strong experience working with cloud providers
 * Experience with container orchestration, specifically Kubernetes
 * Solid understanding of software development principles
 * Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible
 * Understanding of version control using Git
 * Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize demands
 * Self-management skills to meet agreed deadlines

## Description

* As a Platform Engineer, your role will involve:
 * Managing shared infrastructure and contributing to the design of multi-tenancy systems
 * Collaborating with the development team to produce business-critical, bespoke databases for a variety of exciting clients
 * Engaging in continuous learning and professional development through training and access to senior developers

Technologies:

 * Ansible
 * Cloud
 * Git
 * Kubernetes
 * Linux
 * Terraform
 * AWS
 * DevOps