Senior Platform Engineer

Manchester or London (Hybrid)

Up to £72,000 + Bonus – Permanent

Join a security programme at the heart of the UK’s critical infrastructure. We’re growing our Platform Engineering capability to deliver cutting-edge solutions that make a real difference. You’ll be part of a collaborative consulting-style environment, working alongside specialists and generalists, designing and building systems that keep the country safe.

What you’ll be doing

Designing and delivering production-grade and proof-of-concept systems for high-impact projects Building modern, secure, and scalable solutions using the latest tooling and engineering practices Embedding quality through automated testing, CI/CD pipelines and code analysis tools Working in agile, multidisciplinary teams to solve complex client challenges Supporting a culture of innovation and knowledge-sharing, with opportunities to mentor and get involved in wider tech and cyber skills initiatives

Experience required

Strong background in software engineering with one or more (Java, JavaScript, .Net, Python) Hands-on experience with version control (Git, Mercurial, etc.) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Bamboo, TeamCity, Bitbucket) Proven track record delivering in agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) Understanding of software design patterns and engineering best practices Current SC clearance is a bonus – otherwise, you must be eligible

Nice to have (or we’ll help you get there):

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) Database systems (SQL, NoSQL, Graph) Configuration & deployment tools (Ansible) Exposure to Machine Learning frameworks (TensorFlow, AWS/Azure ML)

The Package

Up to £72,000 base salary Bonus scheme Hybrid working – London or Manchester hub Private healthcare & pension Career development pathways in a consulting-style environment Opportunities to contribute to community tech initiatives

To hear more about the role, get in touch with me directly.