National AI Awards 2025Discover AI's trailblazers! Join us to celebrate innovation and nominate industry leaders.

Nominate & Attend

Platform Engineer

Cheltenham
3 days ago
Create job alert

Platform Engineer with key skills in Linux, AWS, Ansible and Kubernetes is sought by an AI & data software house based near Cheltenham.

Working at the forefront of national defence and security this De Engineer will be working with a close-knit technical team to monitor, manage and improve business critical applications and infrastructure with the aim of facilitating improvements in application deployment & scalability.

This role would suit a DevOps or Platform Engineer with a solid background in software engineering and infrastructure who can bring experience working with the latest automation and config management tooling to create a fully automated deployment environment.

In return this Platform Engineer can expect a dynamic, engaging, R&D driven culture with extensive progression opportunities and the chance to own the platform functionality of this high growth business.

Due to the sensitive nature of the work SC/ DV clearance is preferred but at a minimum all applications must be British citizens with he ability to work on-site.

This Platform Engineer based near Cheltenham should have most of the following key skills:

  • A proven software engineering background (Java, Python, C++, node etc)
  • Solid Linux/ GNU exposure
  • IAC experience - Terraform, Ansible, Redhat etc
  • Both on-premise and cloud (AWS, Azure) exposure
  • Strong Kubernetes experience
  • Basic VM management experience
  • Experience delivering new tooling for infrastructures
  • Linux/ GNU expertise
  • Database performance management (MongoDB, PostgreSQL etc)
  • An agile, flexible personality who feels comfortable working in a fast paced environment

    This Platform Engineer based near Cheltenham will receive:

  • Starting salary of £75,000
  • Bi-Annual salary reviews
  • Generous private pension scheme
  • 10% Bonus scheme
  • Additional on-call payments if desired (not compulsory)
  • Private healthcare
  • Training budget & time allocation
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holiday
  • Choice of technology

    So if you are a Platform Engineer and like the idea of joining a market leading company that offers excellent project ownership skills within a collaborative, autonomous environment please apply now to be considered.

    Platform Engineer
    Cheltenham
    Linux, Java, Python, C++, MongoDB, SRE, automation, node, infrastructure, Kubernetes, ansible, AWS, Terraform, ansible

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Platform Engineer

Platform Engineer

Platform Engineer

Platform Engineer

Platform Engineer - AWS (we have office locations in Cambridge, Leeds & London)

Platform Engineer - 12 Month FTC (we have office locations in Cambridge, Leeds & London)

National AI Awards 2025

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Cloud Computing Jobs Skills Radar 2026: Emerging Frameworks, Languages & Tools to Learn Now

Cloud computing is no longer just a trend—it’s the foundational layer of digital transformation across nearly every sector in the UK. From government and fintech to healthtech and AI, cloud-native technologies underpin the systems that keep businesses agile, secure, and scalable. Welcome to the Cloud Computing Jobs Skills Radar 2026—an essential guide to the emerging tools, platforms, frameworks, and languages UK cloud employers are prioritising. Whether you’re a DevOps engineer, solutions architect, or platform specialist, this annual radar will help you stay aligned with real market demand.

How to Find Hidden Cloud Computing Jobs in the UK Using Professional Bodies like BCS, IET & More

Cloud computing is no longer just an IT function—it's the backbone of digital transformation across every sector. From DevOps and SRE to cybersecurity and cloud architecture, the demand for cloud professionals in the UK is rising sharply. But here’s the challenge: many of the best cloud computing jobs are never advertised publicly. So how do you find them? In this guide, we’ll explore how to uncover hidden cloud computing jobs in the UK by using professional bodies like BCS, IET, Cloud Industry Forum, and more. You’ll learn how to tap into membership directories, join special-interest groups, attend CPD events, and use insider networks to get ahead in your job search—before roles hit the job boards.

How to Get a Better Cloud Computing Job After a Lay-Off or Redundancy

Lay-offs in the cloud computing sector have hit many professionals hard in recent years, often as part of broader tech cutbacks or cloud migration slowdowns. But the truth is: cloud skills remain in high demand. From AWS and Azure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP), UK employers across fintech, healthcare, government, defence, and retail are still hiring cloud engineers, DevOps professionals, solutions architects, and platform specialists. Redundancy doesn’t mean you're off-track—it can be the launchpad for your next, better role. This guide will walk you through the essential steps to bounce back, rebuild confidence, and secure a cloud computing role that aligns with your skills and goals.