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Platform Engineer

Pontoon
Warwick, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£550 – £600 pd

Salary

£550 – £600 pd

Job Type
Contract
Work Pattern
Flexible
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
23 Apr 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Benefits

Structured training Flexible hybrid working model Potential for contract extension or permanent role
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Platform Engineer - SCADA

Location: Warwick (Hybrid - flexible, onsite when required)

Rate: £550-£600 per day

Contract: 6‑month fixed-term contract (strong likelihood of extension or transition to permanent)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Platform Engineer to support and evolve SCADA platforms operating within OT and Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) environments. This role sits within a newly forming SCADA Platform Engineering team and offers the opportunity to work on systems that underpin essential national services.

SCADA experience is welcome but not essential - strong Platform Engineers with the right mindset will be supported through structured training.

Key Responsibilities

SCADA Platform & Application Support

Provide day-to-day platform and application support for SCADA systems

Ensure platforms, servers, databases, and tooling are secure, stable, and compliant

Platform Engineering & Operations

Manage platform and server operations, including patching, configuration, and automation

Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python and PowerShell

Coordinate deployments, changes, and upgrades with robust testing and quality assurance

SCADA Programme Support

Support delivery activities within the SCADA transformation programme, including migration to Monarch SCADA

Operate within SLA-driven support models and collaborate with vendors (e.g. AspenTech DGM)

Contribute to the SCADA platform roadmap, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation

Stakeholder Engagement & Training

Act as a technical point of contact for stakeholders across operations, engineering, and change teams

Support and deliver SCADA platform training for internal users

Collaborate closely within a growing SCADA platform team

Skills & Experience

Essential

Experience as a Platform Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, or Application Support Engineer

Strong understanding of Windows/Linux environments and IT service management (incident, problem, change)

Proven scripting and automation experience (Python / PowerShell)

Adaptable approach with a willingness to learn SCADA and OT technologies

Desirable

Experience with SCADA systems or OT environments

Background in Utilities, Energy, or CNI sectors

Exposure to SCADA architecture, OT security, or vendor-supported platforms

Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, STEM discipline, or equivalent professional experience

Why Join?

Be part of a new and evolving SCADA Platform Engineering function

Work on critical national infrastructure with real-world impact

Benefit from structured training and upskilling into SCADA

Strong potential for contract extension or permanent role

Flexible hybrid working model

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to everyone individually. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion

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