Platform Engineer
* Location: Stevenage (1/2 days in office)
* Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum
* Package: 21% bonus + Up to14% pension
The Opportunity
We're seeking a Platform Engineer with expertise in Kubernetes to join Europe’s #1 Integrated Defence Company.
As a Times UK Top 25 Employers, the company holds Three Investors in People Gold Awards and offers employees work-class training and development/career tools.
The Role
As a Kubernetes (SME), you will be responsible for guiding internal teams in the discovery and utilisation of Docker and Kubernetes - assisting in implementing best practices and developing reusable, containerised solutions that can be leveraged across the wider organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee the health and performance of the Kubernetes environment, ensuring optimal functionality and planning for future capacity requirements.
* Work closely with the Group IM functions and engineering teams to provide support for containerised applications, enabling rapid development and testing.
* Assist internal teams in defining containerised architectures, and offer guidance on deployment, debugging, and optimisation across the company.
* Organise and conduct workshops to educate colleagues on the usage of the Kubernetes platform and container creation techniques, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
Essential Requirements:
* Strong understanding of technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher, Harbor, Helm, Nexus, Artifactory, Python, GitLab, and Ansible.
* Highly proficient in Linux operating systems, with strong command-line skills and scripting experience (Bash, Python) for automation tasks, particularly on RHEL.
* Solid knowledge of automation tools like Ansible for automating deployment and configuration tasks.
* Good understanding of monitoring and logging tools to ensure service continuity, along with expertise in security best practices for configuring and maintaining the Kubernetes platform and running containers.
* Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to assess complex problems and devise effective solutions.
* Excellent customer service, teamwork, and stakeholder management abilities.
* Familiarity with OpenShift and CI/CD processes would be advantageous.
For more information or to apply, please reach out to:
Contact | 02077806706
LinkedIn | Adam Beattie | LinkedIn
Email | adam.beattie@ansonmccade.com