Platform Engineer
Platform Engineer Cloud Engineer (GCP) | DevOps & Platform Engineering Location: London - Onsite Type: Contract Length: Initially 6 months Build, Secure and Scale Cloud Infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform Are you a Cloud Engineer who thrives on designing scalable, secure, and automated cloud environments? We're looking for a talented engineer to join a growing team and play a key role in delivering modern cloud solutions across Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies, infrastructure as code, Kubernetes, and automation tools while helping shape secure and resilient cloud platforms. To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below. What You'll Be Doing Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Build and manage cloud-native solutions using services such as Compute Engine, BigQuery, and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployments using Terraform
Develop scripts and tooling using Python or Golang to improve platform efficiency and reliability
Implement security, governance, and compliance controls across cloud environments
Monitor, optimise, and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability and performance
Collaborate with software engineers, architects, security teams, and stakeholders to deliver robust cloud solutions
Drive DevOps best practices including CI/CD, automation, observability, and infrastructure as code
What We're Looking For 3+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or Software Engineering
Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Proven experience working with: Kubernetes (GKE preferred)
Terraform
Python and/or Golang
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Strong understanding of Identity & Access Management (IAM) and cloud security principles
Knowledge of governance, compliance, and risk controls within cloud platforms
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work within cross-functional teams
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Nice to Have experience with cloud security frameworks and compliance standards
Certifications such as: Google Professional Cloud Engineer
Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer
HashiCorp Terraform Associate experience with monitoring and observability tools
Exposure to container security and service mesh technologies
Why Join? Work on large-scale cloud transformation and modernisation projects
Be part of a collaborative engineering culture that values automation and innovation
Exposure to the latest GCP, Kubernetes, and cloud-native technologies
Clear opportunities for career progression and technical development
Flexible and hybrid working options
Interested? Apply today to learn more about how you can help shape the future of cloud engineering and platform reliability within a high-performing technology team. Job Title: Platform Engineer
Location: London, UK
Job Type: Contract
Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. 2876353. Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice at for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. If you are resident in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we will process any access request you make in accordance with our commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U. xehkeey S. Privacy Shield.
Build and manage cloud-native solutions using services such as Compute Engine, BigQuery, and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployments using Terraform
Develop scripts and tooling using Python or Golang to improve platform efficiency and reliability
Implement security, governance, and compliance controls across cloud environments
Monitor, optimise, and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability and performance
Collaborate with software engineers, architects, security teams, and stakeholders to deliver robust cloud solutions
Drive DevOps best practices including CI/CD, automation, observability, and infrastructure as code
What We're Looking For 3+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or Software Engineering
Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Proven experience working with: Kubernetes (GKE preferred)
Terraform
Python and/or Golang
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Strong understanding of Identity & Access Management (IAM) and cloud security principles
Knowledge of governance, compliance, and risk controls within cloud platforms
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work within cross-functional teams
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Nice to Have experience with cloud security frameworks and compliance standards
Certifications such as: Google Professional Cloud Engineer
Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer
HashiCorp Terraform Associate experience with monitoring and observability tools
Exposure to container security and service mesh technologies
Why Join? Work on large-scale cloud transformation and modernisation projects
Be part of a collaborative engineering culture that values automation and innovation
Exposure to the latest GCP, Kubernetes, and cloud-native technologies
Clear opportunities for career progression and technical development
Flexible and hybrid working options
Interested? Apply today to learn more about how you can help shape the future of cloud engineering and platform reliability within a high-performing technology team. Job Title: Platform Engineer
Location: London, UK
Job Type: Contract
Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. 2876353. Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice at for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. If you are resident in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we will process any access request you make in accordance with our commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U. xehkeey S. Privacy Shield.