1 to 25 of 42 Contract Platform Engineering Jobs in the UK

Backend Platform Engineer Remote, UK 6 Month Contract An exciting opportunity for a Backend Platform Engineer with a strong software engineering background to join a prestigious tech client on a contract basis. This is a well-regarded engineering environment where contractors speak highly of the fast-paced, collaborative culture, and the real autonomy they're given … to make an impact. As a Backend Platform Engineer, you'll focus on building tools, services, and systems that make life easier for developers and accelerate delivery across the business. From improving CI/CD pipelines and service deployment to shaping internal platforms and runtime environments, your work will help enable fast, secure, and reliable software delivery at scale. … and engineers across the stack to enhance developer experience, troubleshoot complex systems, and improve observability. This isn't a maintenance role - you'll be building, iterating, and solving meaningful engineering problems, with a strong focus on clean code, robust security practices, and modern cloud infrastructure. Backend Platform Engineer - Key Requirements: Solid experience in software engineering, platform More ❯

Data Platform Engineer | London (3 days onsite) | 6 Month Contract | Inside IR35 We are looking for an experienced Data Platform Engineer to join a forward thinking infrastructure and data optimisation team. In this role you'll be responsible for analysing storage consumption patterns, working closely with development teams to rightsize databases, and implementing automated data archiving and tiering … database rightsizing efforts and help reduce infrastructure costs Contribute to the design of scalable, efficient data platforms aligned with business and compliance needs Required Experience: Strong background in data platform engineering , database management, or storage optimisation Experience with application-level storage analysis and performance tuning Familiarity with automated data lifecycle tools and practices (e.g., archiving, tiering, purging strategies More ❯

Job Title : Product Manager - MLOps Platform (AdTech Focus) Location : Remote (UK BASED) Salary/Rate : £550 Inside IR35 Start Date : 18/08/25 - 31/12/25 Job Type : Contract MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR BPSS About the Client: Our client is a global leader in the digital advertising space, driving innovation across programmatic media, data platforms … and real-time analytics. They are embarking on a strategic initiative to build a greenfield MLOps platform to power advanced machine learning use cases across their AdTech ecosystem. This is a fully remote role, inside IR35, offering the chance to own and shape foundational ML infrastructure at scale. Key Responsibilities: Define and own the product vision and roadmap for … a brand-new MLOps platform, built from the ground up to support scalable, secure, and efficient ML model development, deployment, and monitoring. Work closely with data science, engineering, analytics, and AdOps teams to understand current workflows and identify opportunities to streamline and automate the ML lifecycle. Assess existing data, analytics, and infrastructure frameworks to identify reusable components and More ❯

Cleared - Active) Location: UK-based, Fully aRemote Iadeally visitas to London Office Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Contract Type: Full-time Sector: Government/Cybersecurity/Identity & Access Management Platform: SailPoint & wider IAM services ?? Join a Mission That Matters Are you a skilled Lead DevOps Engineer with a passion for Identity and Access Management (IAM) and a strong background … in product delivery? Do you want to make a measurable impact in reducing cyber risk across the Home Office by supporting the evolution of its IAM platform? We're looking for a Lead DevOps Engineer to take ownership of the development and delivery of our strategic product roadmap for the IAM platform (SailPoint) -alongside other supporting systems that … posture. ?? Your Role: Building, Leading, Delivering As the Lead DevOps Engineer, you'll lead the design and development of new functionality, tools, and monitoring solutions that enhance the IAM platform's reach and capabilities. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless delivery of services that directly reduce the risk of internal cyber threats. This role More ❯

experience with Azure DevOps tools and services Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines , Infrastructure as Code, and automation Experience with Terraform , Kubernetes , and PowerShell Background in infrastructure or platform engineering Excellent communicator with a collaborative mindset Able to work independently and deliver to tight deadlines Familiar with Agile delivery environments This is a hybrid role - with More ❯

Are you an experienced Platform Engineer, who is looking to work in a fast paced, global, market leading company? Here at Innovative Technology, we are seeking a skilled Platform Engineer to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract to design and implement scalable internal systems that empower developers, reduce operational friction, and promote secure-by … developer workflows to build reliable, self-service platforms that scale with the company.This role will be based at our Head Office in Oldham, Greater Manchester. Your Responsibilities as a Platform Engineer: Build internal platforms and paved paths that abstract complexity and enable teams to deploy, operate, and monitor their services independently Codify infrastructure using tools like Terraform or Pulumi …/CD pipelines, scaffolds, environments) to standardize best practices across teams Design and implement observability frameworks (metrics, tracing, logging, alerting) that are easy to consume and part of the platform baseline Eliminate repetitive tasks through automation and opinionated defaults, so teams are not blocked by manual requests or low-level details Collaborate with engineers to understand common pain points More ❯

Are you an experienced Platform Engineer, who is looking to work in a fast paced, global, market leading company? Here at Innovative Technology, we are seeking a skilled Platform Engineer to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract to design and implement scalable internal systems that empower developers, reduce operational friction, and promote secure-by … developer workflows to build reliable, self-service platforms that scale with the company.This role will be based at our Head Office in Oldham, Greater Manchester. Your Responsibilities as a Platform Engineer: Build internal platforms and paved paths that abstract complexity and enable teams to deploy, operate, and monitor their services independently Codify infrastructure using tools like Terraform or Pulumi …/CD pipelines, scaffolds, environments) to standardize best practices across teams Design and implement observability frameworks (metrics, tracing, logging, alerting) that are easy to consume and part of the platform baseline Eliminate repetitive tasks through automation and opinionated defaults, so teams are not blocked by manual requests or low-level details Collaborate with engineers to understand common pain points More ❯

Role Title: Product Manager MLOps Platform (AdTech Focus) Duration: 5 months from start date Location: Remote Role purpose/summary We're looking for a forward-thinking Product Manager to lead the end-to-end development of a greenfield MLOps platform tailored for the fast-paced and data-intensive world of AdTech. This is a unique opportunity to … that will power advanced machine learning use cases across our advertising ecosystem. Key Skills/requirements Define and own the product vision and roadmap for a brand-new MLOps platform, built from the ground up to support scalable, secure, and efficient ML model development, deployment, and monitoring. Work closely with data science, engineering, analytics, and AdOps teams to … and automate the ML lifecycle. Assess existing data, analytics, and infrastructure frameworks to identify reusable components and define the architectural blueprint for the MLOps platform. Collaborate with backend and platform engineering teams to identify technical gaps, scope backend development efforts, and deliver core platform capabilities such as: Model training orchestration CI/CD for ML (e.g., using More ❯

Role Title: Product Manager MLOps Platform (AdTech Focus) Duration: 5 months from start date Location: Remote Role purpose/summary We're looking for a forward-thinking Product Manager to lead the end-to-end development of a greenfield MLOps platform tailored for the fast-paced and data-intensive world of AdTech. This is a unique opportunity to … that will power advanced machine learning use cases across our advertising ecosystem. Key Skills/requirements Define and own the product vision and roadmap for a brand-new MLOps platform, built from the ground up to support scalable, secure, and efficient ML model development, deployment, and monitoring. Work closely with data science, engineering, analytics, and AdOps teams to … and automate the ML lifecycle. Assess existing data, analytics, and infrastructure frameworks to identify reusable components and define the architectural blueprint for the MLOps platform. Collaborate with backend and platform engineering teams to identify technical gaps, scope backend development efforts, and deliver core platform capabilities such as: Model training orchestration CI/CD for ML (e.g., using More ❯

Role Title: Product Manager - MLOps Platform (AdTech Focus) Location: Remote | UK Based Duration: 31/12/2025 MUST BE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: We're looking for a forward-thinking Product Manager to lead the end-to-end development of a greenfield MLOps platform tailored for the fast-paced and data-intensive world of AdTech. This is … foundational capability that will power advanced machine learning use cases across our advertising ecosystem. Key Responsibilities: Define and own the product vision and roadmap for a brand-new MLOps platform, built from the ground up to support scalable, secure, and efficient ML model development, deployment, and monitoring. Work closely with data science, engineering, analytics, and AdOps teams to … and automate the ML lifecycle. Assess existing data, analytics, and infrastructure frameworks to identify reusable components and define the architectural blueprint for the MLOps platform. Collaborate with backend and platform engineering teams to identify technical gaps, scope backend development efforts, and deliver core platform capabilities such as: Model training orchestration CI/CD for ML (e.g., using More ❯

Platform Engineer £450 - £500 per day Outside IR35 6 - months Remote Company A well-established investment and asset management organisation is looking for a Platform Engineer to undertake a large-scale data transformation, building out a new cloud-native data platform to support decision-making across the business. The firm is part-way through the development of … project has strong executive sponsorship and is being delivered in partnership with a specialist data architect. As the work progresses into its next phase, the business is hiring a Platform Engineer to join the build effort, with a particular focus on infrastructure, automation and pipeline orchestration. This Platform Engineer will sit within the central finance and planning function … and work closely with senior stakeholders, including programme sponsors and business leads. Key responsibilities - Platform Engineer Support the build and enhancement of a cloud-based data platform using Snowflake on Azure, working within an established technical framework. Develop infrastructure components and manage deployment through infrastructure-as-code practices. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure the data platform More ❯

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a technically strong Platform Engineer to join a global professional services firm. The successful candidate will work as part of a dynamic team responsible for the delivery and support of core IT infrastructure, with a strong focus on infrastructure automation and cloud technologies. About the Role: The Platform Engineer will contribute to … infrastructure as code practices, and provide technical guidance across the wider IT function. This is a critical role in driving forward modern IT service delivery through automation and scalable platform solutions. Key Responsibilities: Deliver infrastructure as code using tools such as Terraform, GitHub Actions, and Azure DevOps. Build and maintain platform services supporting internal development and infrastructure teams. … Provide 3rd-line support and participate in platform and architectural design discussions. Enhance automation, CI/CD capabilities, and system integration with tools like ServiceNow. Ensure platforms are secure, scalable, and fit for purpose. What We’re Looking For: Significant experience in platform/infrastructure engineering within complex environments. Expertise in Terraform, PowerShell or Python scripting, and More ❯

Boot development Proven experience with Terraform, CI/CD and automation pipelines (Jenkins preferred) Solid understanding of Azure cloud services, infrastructure and deployments Background in DevOps, infrastructure automation, or platform engineering If this sounds like you, they're interviewing imminently! Apply now to be considered. Software Engineer (Cloud & DevOps) | Glasgow (On-site, 5 days a week) | 6 months More ❯

leading technology-driven organisation is seeking a Technical Transformation Programme Manager to lead a strategic infrastructure modernisation programme. This role is focused on delivering a next-generation, on-premise platform built for Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), full automation, and AI-enabled operations. This is a programme management role that goes far beyond traditional infrastructure uplift. It involves a complete … re-architecture of how infrastructure is designed, provisioned, and operated — replacing manual processes with code, automation, and intelligent agent control. Key Responsibilities: Deliver a modern, automated infrastructure platform with AI-operable capabilities Oversee key infrastructure components such as data centre expansion, programmable compute, and software-defined network/storage Enable automation-first delivery models with observability, self-healing, and … policy-driven control Implement and mature GitOps workflows, IaC pipelines, and CI/CD processes across engineering teams Lead programme governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement Partner with senior leadership to align on strategy and execution Drive cultural change and adoption of code-first, automation-led infrastructure practices Essential Skills & Experience: Proven experience delivering large-scale infrastructure transformation programmes More ❯

and full lifecycle management. Key Responsibilities: Support and manage Oracle databases in hybrid environments Carry out regular patching and proactive maintenance of production systems Collaborate with software developers and platform engineers on shared projects Work with technologies such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Exadata, RMAN, and Linux Assist in automating database deployments as part of a DevOps approach Take More ❯

querying, dynamic visualisation, and reporting * Ensure system portability via containerisation * Collaborate closely with data scientists to integrate self-hosted LLMs and analysis models into the backend infrastructure * Work with platform engineers to tune deployments for hardware-limited environments What You Bring * Strong experience building secure, scalable backend systems in Python and/or Go * Deep understanding of containerised services More ❯

Platform Engineer - Kubernetes/OpenShift Wokingham (Hybrid) | 2 Days per Week £400/day - Inside IR35 We're looking for a talented Platform Engineer to join a collaborative team supporting modern infrastructure and deployment platforms. This part-time contract role is ideal for someone with deep expertise in Kubernetes/OpenShift , CI/CD, and infrastructure automation. What … You'll Do Troubleshoot and resolve platform and pipeline issues Support Kubernetes/OpenShift environments and application deployments Enable developers through onboarding and technical support Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines (Tekton, Argo CD) Monitor systems using Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, Loki, and EFK Automate infrastructure provisioning using scripting and IaC tools Collaborate with vendors and internal teams for More ❯

and summarisation Developing modular LLM workflows (e.g., RAG, graph-based reasoning) optimised for low-resource deployments Integrating structured and unstructured data: transcripts, policy documents, supply chain models Collaborating with platform engineers to containerise models for edge inference Defining evaluation frameworks using both metrics and human-in-the-loop feedback Supporting secure deployment across classification levels and offline environments Participating More ❯

Platform Engineer** (Contract) Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: Chester/Hybrid (3 days on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate or Salary is available for suitable candidates Role Overview As a Technical Specialist, you will play a crucial role in our cloud/container application rollouts, bringing your expertise to enhance our core banking solutions. … You will be responsible for onboarding vendor pre-packaged containerized applications onto the OpenShift/Kubernetes platform, ensuring seamless integration and deployment. Key Responsibilities: Participate in large-scale cloud/container application rollouts, particularly with vendor solutions like Finacle. Leverage your knowledge of OpenShift templates, buildconfigs, deploymentconfigs, services, and routes to optimize application performance. Design, analyze, and troubleshoot large … CD processes and DevSecOps methodologies. Utilize your Unix/Linux expertise and scripting skills in Bash or Python to enhance system performance. Communicate technical designs and concepts clearly, supporting platform development and shaping our technical environment. Exhibit ownership of assigned projects and tasks, ensuring timely and thorough completion. What We're Looking For: Extensive experience in technical roles, with More ❯

Job Title: Platform Engineer - DevOps Location: London Duration: Until 31/12/2025 Rate: £280/day (PAYE via Umbrella only) Clearance Required: Eligible for BPSS We're seeking a Platform Engineer (DevOps) with strong experience in CI/CD pipelines and Windows infrastructure. This role focuses on scripting, automation, and deployment in a Microsoft tech environment. More ❯

organisation. This is a contract role with an industry-leading IT services provider, working as part of a dedicated delivery team. The Role: Youll be contributing to a strategic platform migration, helping to design, implement, and support container orchestration solutions in an enterprise environment. This project involves modernising infrastructure using Kubernetes and Rancher, working alongside cloud and DevOps engineers … clusters using Rancher in a production environment Assist with the migration of legacy services to containerised platforms Implement security, monitoring, and logging best practices for container workloads Collaborate with platform engineers, architects, and client stakeholders Provide technical documentation and knowledge transfer to internal teams Participate in occasional on-site sessions in London for key meetings or workshops Essential Skills More ❯

Role Title: Infrastructure/Platform Engineer - Apache Duration: 9 Months Location: Remote Rate: £ - Umbrella only Would you like to join a global leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation? Our client is at the forefront of innovation to address the entire breadth of opportunities in the evolving world of cloud, digital and platforms. Role purpose/summary ? Refactor … components, ensuring scalability, test coverage, and integration readiness. ? Package Spark workloads for deployment via Docker/Kubernetes and integrate with orchestration systems (e.g., Airflow, custom schedulers). ? Work with platform engineers to embed Spark jobs into InfoSum's platform APIs and data pipelines. ? Troubleshoot job failures, memory and resource issues, and execution anomalies across various runtime environments. ? Optimize … Spark job performance and advise on best practices to reduce cloud compute and storage costs. ? Guide engineering teams on choosing the right execution strategies across AWS, GCP, and Azure. ? Provide subject matter expertise on using AWS Glue for ETL workloads and integration with S3 and other AWS-native services. ? Implement observability tooling for logs, metrics, and error handling to More ❯

AWS Platform DevOps Engineer (SC & NPPV3) 6-month Contract Birmingham (Hybrid) £450-£500/day Outside IR35 We’re looking for a DevOps Platform Engineer with strong AWS experience for a contract role, ideally starting in August 2025. The position requires travel to Birmingham 2–3 days per week. Active SC clearance (that has been used within the More ❯

OpenShift Platform Engineer +6 months + +Remote working +£550 - £600 a day +SC cleared Skills: +OpenShift clusters + HashiCorp Vault +Ansible/Terraform +Kubernetes +Current active SC clearance is essential My client is migrating from OpenShift 4.14 to a clean-slate OpenShift 4.18 build. The role requires an experienced engineer who can technically assure the setup of the … supports critical business workloads. Key Requirements: Proven experience in deploying and operating OpenShift clusters (v4.x) from scratch. Strong Kubernetes knowledge, particularly around enterprise OpenShift configurations. Must be comfortable validating platform components and installation scripts. Experience migrating applications and operators between OpenShift clusters. Hands-on familiarity with the following operators: HashiCorp Vault - secrets management Red Hat Quay - internal container registry … migration checklists, config validation, and post-migration testing Security Tooling experience and integration with CI/CD pipelines - SCA, SAST, DAST If you'd like to discuss this OpenShift Platform Engineer role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch. More ❯

Platform Engineer (Contract) – Cleared AI Infrastructure Programme Contract | Inside IR35 | £750-£850/day | Hybrid/Secure Site | SC/DV Cleared | UK Nationals Only Contract Length: Initial 3-month engagement (rolling), part of a 6–9 month delivery plan We’re supporting a fast-moving UK-based AI software company delivering a major MOD-backed programme. They're … building a mission-critical AI capability for deployment in a secure environment and need platform engineers who thrive in complex, high-stakes settings. You’ll work on the cutting edge of DevSecOps, enabling LLM-backed systems to run without cloud dependencies on uncertain, low-spec hardware in some of the most demanding settings in the world. What You’ll More ❯