Platform Engineer – Public Sector Focus Manchester-based - 1/2 days per week on-site Are you passionate about designing, building, and managing cloud-native platforms that make a difference?
An industry leading management consultancy are seeking to add a Platform Engineer with expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Git, and Linux to deliver impactful solutions for public sector clients.
What You'll Do As a Platform Engineer, you'll work closely with clients to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and efficient platforms that support mission-critical services.
You'll play a key role in:
Platform Design and Implementation: Architecting cloud-native solutions using AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform to meet complex requirements.
Automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Creating repeatable and scalable systems through Terraform and other IaC tools.
DevOps Enablement: Building CI/CD pipelines and enabling agile development practices.
Collaboration and Advisory: Partnering with public sector teams to align technical delivery with organizational goals.
Operational Excellence: Ensuring platform reliability, performance, and security through robust monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization.
What You'll Bring We're seeking a skilled engineer with a blend of technical expertise and consulting acumen.
You'll have:
Cloud Mastery: Extensive experience with AWS services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3) and designing cloud-based architectures.
Container Orchestration Expertise: Proven skills in deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters at scale.
IaC Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning.
Version Control Knowledge: Strong experience with Git for collaborative development.
Linux Skills: Deep familiarity with Linux environments, including system administration and scripting.
Security Awareness: Understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance standards for the public sector.
Consulting Experience: The ability to engage with clients, understand their challenges, and deliver tailored solutions.
Problem-Solving Mindset: A passion for troubleshooting and optimizing systems with a commitment to continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?
Impactful Work: Make a real difference by supporting public sector organizations in delivering critical services.
Cutting-Edge Tech: Work with the latest tools and technologies to build world-class platforms.
Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values innovation, inclusivity, and professional growth.
Flexibility: Benefit from a hybrid working model designed to support work-life balance.
Career Development: Access opportunities for training, certifications, and career progression.
Platform Engineer – Public Sector Focus Manchester-based - 1/2 days per week on-site