Senior Platform Engineer

Manchester (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Up to £72,000 – Permanent

Shape the future of National Security tech – from the heart of Manchester.

Join a growing consultancy that’s delivering critical digital solutions to the UK Government and National Security sector. Their Manchester hub is expanding, with close-knit agile teams working on platforms that directly impact the safety and security of the country.

If you're looking to work with purpose, and thrive in a high-trust environment, this could be your next step.

️ What you’ll be doing:

• Building secure, scalable digital platforms using languages like Python, Java, JavaScript or .Net
• Collaborating with diverse teams to deliver real-world applications and PoCs
• Driving clean, consistent code through automation, testing and tools like Git and SonarQube
• Creating smooth CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Bamboo or Bitbucket
• Helping shape technical solutions from ideation to deployment

What you’ll bring:

• Strong hands-on experience in at least one modern programming language
• Familiarity with agile methods like Scrum, Kanban or Lean
• Experience with source control, automation, and software best practices
• Problem-solving mindset and a solid grasp of software architecture
• UK Security Clearance eligibility (British or dual British citizen)

✨ Bonus skills (we’ll support you to develop too):

• AWS or Azure cloud platforms
• Docker / Kubernetes containerisation
• Infrastructure automation tools like Ansible
• Exposure to database technologies – relational, NoSQL or graph
• Machine learning tools like TensorFlow or cloud-native ML

The Package:

• Salary up to £72,000
• Hybrid working with a Manchester base
• Private healthcare, life assurance & enhanced pension
• Clear pathways for career growth and tech upskilling
• Friendly, inclusive culture with regional outreach and tech community support

To hear more about the role, get in touch with Brad Collings.