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# Platform Engineer

- **Company:** Ncounter Technology Recruitment
- **Location:** Corsham, UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £169,000.0 - £195,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Bash Shell, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Cloud Services, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.hiredonline.co.uk/jobs/225732111-platform-engineer/ncounter-limited

## About the Role

* Active DV (Developed Vetting) clearance, essential.
 * Strong commercial experience with GCP and Kubernetes, including deployment, configuration and operational support.
 * Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code, configuration management and automation tooling.
 * Scripting experience using Python, Bash or similar languages.
 * Good understanding of CI/CD, containerisation and modern DevOps practices.
 * Experience delivering secure, resilient infrastructure within complex technical environments.
 * Previous experience working within Defence, National Security or other highly secure government programmes would be advantageous.

## Description

* Design, build and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure using GCP and Kubernetes.
 * Develop and improve automation, infrastructure provisioning and deployment processes.
 * Implement and optimise CI/CD pipelines to support efficient software delivery.
 * Support containerised applications, ensuring platform reliability, availability and performance.
 * Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and contribute to continuous platform improvements.
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