21 of 21 Contract Platform Engineer Jobs in the UK excluding London

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 to design and implement scalable internal systems that empower developers, reduce operational friction, and promote secure-by-default best practices. You will … 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 …/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 to design and implement scalable internal systems that empower developers, reduce operational friction, and promote secure-by-default best practices. You will … 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 …/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 ❯

Virtualisation Platform Engineer Duration: 6 Months Rate: £685.00 per day Location: Manchester & Remote (hybrid working) IR35 Status: Inside Start ASAP Role Overview: We require 2 experienced Virtualisation Platform Engineers for our higher education client to join their team within the IT Services department. You will form part of their high performing, collaborative technical team working on meaningful … high-impact projects. In this role you will be working on cutting-edge infrastructure, enable developer productivity and contribute to building scalable, secure and efficient systems. As the Virtualisation Platform Engineer you will play a key role in designing, building and maintaining the platforms and tooling that support their infrastructure provisioning and delivery lifecycle. You will collaborate with … cross-functional teams to automate infrastructure, improve observability and implement best practices in VMware, Hypervisor and DevOps. Essential Skills and Experience required: As the Virtualisation Platform Engineer you will: Possess proven experience as a Virtualisation Platform Engineer or a similar role Have strong knowledge of On-prem virtualisation platforms and container orchestration Proficiency with IaC tools More ❯

SC Cleared Platform Engineer - 6 month initial contract - Blandford, Dorset (3/4 days per week onsite) - £500-600p/d OUTSIDE IR35** Please note: Due to restrictions the candidate must be a UK National and hold SC clearance. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Platform Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate … will lead the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines, IaC configuration, monitoring systems, repository management, automation, and other critical platform components. The Platform Engineer will ensure seamless integration of our offerings with the development team's requirements. While the role may encompass a broad scope, including deployment automation and CI/CD pipeline configuration initially … it will gradually shift towards supporting the platform's maintainability, supportability, security, and scalability/performance. Key Responsibilities: Develop IaC to support scalable and resilient application deployments. Lead the design and construction of CI/CD pipelines to streamline the deployment process and enhance development efficiency. Support on-premise platforms, ensuring consistency, reliability and maintainability through automation and Infrastructure More ❯

Platform Engineer - Data, Azure, AI, IaC, Terraform £Market Rate (Inside IR35) London/Hybrid 6 months We are currently working with a client who urgently require a Platform Engineer with strong knowledge of Data to play a pivotal role in designing and engineering a robust, scalable Data Platform, with a strong focus on Azure and … services. This is a hands-on role requiring deep technical expertise, resilience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment. Key Requirements: Proven experience as a Platform Engineer, within large, complex organisations Focus on Azure-based Data Platforms Strong hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure AI, Data Lake, Cognitive Services and OpenAI More ❯

Virtualisation Platform Engineer Location: Manchester Rate: £650 (a day) Duration: 6 Months (Initially) Ir35: Inside (Must use an umbrella company) About the Role: We're seeking an experienced Virtualisation Platform Engineer to design, build, and maintain the platforms and tooling that underpin our infrastructure provisioning and delivery lifecycle. You'll work collaboratively with cross-functional teams … Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform and scripting languages. Promote DevOps and SRE principles across the engineering function. What We're Looking For: Proven experience as a Virtualisation Platform Engineer or similar role. Strong understanding of virtualisation platforms and container orchestration tools. Proficiency with automation and scripting (Terraform, Bash, Python). Experience with monitoring, alerting, and incident More ❯

Virtualisation Platform Engineer Location: Manchester Rate: £650 (a day) Duration: 6 Months (Initially) Ir35: Inside (Must use an umbrella company) About the Role: We're seeking an experienced Virtualisation Platform Engineer to design, build, and maintain the platforms and tooling that underpin our infrastructure provisioning and delivery lifecycle. You'll work collaboratively with cross-functional teams … Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform and scripting languages. Promote DevOps and SRE principles across the engineering function. What We're Looking For: Proven experience as a Virtualisation Platform Engineer or similar role. Strong understanding of virtualisation platforms and container orchestration tools. Proficiency with automation and scripting (Terraform, Bash, Python). Experience with monitoring, alerting, and incident More ❯

Platform Virtualisation Engineer (VMware, VSphere, Terraform) 725 a day (Inside IR35) 6 Months Manchester (Hybrid) We're currently seeking an experienced contract Platform Virtualisation Engineer on a 6 month initial contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge infrastructure, enable developer productivity, and contribute to building scalable, secure, and efficient systems. As a … Virtualisation Platform Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining the platforms and tooling that support our infrastructure provisioning and delivery lifecycle. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate infrastructure, improve observability, and implement best practices in VMware Hypervisor & DevOps. Key Responsibilities: Build and maintain on-prem and cloud infrastructure (e.g., VMware … performance Implement (IaC) Infrastructure-as-Code in terms Terraform and scripting etc. Champion DevOps/SRE principles across teams What We're Looking For: Proven experience as a Virtualisation Platform Engineer, or similar role Strong knowledge of On-prem virtualisation platforms and container orchestration Proficiency with IaC tools and automation scripting (Bash, Python, etc.) Experience with monitoring, alerting More ❯

Azure Platform Engineer – Contract - Edinburgh Edinburgh/Hybrid (2 days onsite per week) Up to £625 per day 6-month initial contract Inside IR35 Bright Purple is seeking a skilled Azure Platform Engineer for an exciting contract role with a leading financial services organisation in Edinburgh. This position focuses on infrastructure as code, automation, and cloud More ❯

Azure Platform Engineer Contract - Edinburgh Edinburgh/Hybrid (2 days onsite per week) Up to £625 per day 6-month initial contract Inside IR35 Bright Purple is seeking a skilled Azure Platform Engineer for an exciting contract role with a leading financial services organisation in Edinburgh. This position focuses on infrastructure as code, automation, and cloud More ❯

Contract Role: Platform Engineer Defence Cloud Programme We are working on a significant new programme in partnership with a leading global technology provider. This programme spans multiple £100m+ cloud transformation initiatives, and we are looking for skilled Platform Engineers to help drive delivery. The Role As a Platform Engineer, you will build, configure and optimise … national resilience for years to come. Apply now to secure your place on this journey. Key Requirements Active DV clearance (essential). Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) build, deployment, and optimisation. Familiarity with cloud automation, CI/CD pipelines and containerisation. Background in Defence or secure government environments. Collaborative approach, able to work closely with More ❯

Contract Role: Platform Engineer Defence Cloud Programme We are working on a significant new programme in partnership with a leading global technology provider. This programme spans multiple £100m+ cloud transformation initiatives, and we are looking for skilled Platform Engineers to help drive delivery. The Role As a Platform Engineer, you will build, configure and optimise More ❯

SC Cleared Platform Engineer - 6 month initial contract - Blandford, Dorset (3/4 days per week onsite) - £500-600p/d OUTSIDE IR35 Please note: Due to restrictions the candidate must be a UK National and hold SC clearance. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Platform Engineer to join our team click apply for More ❯

Join us as a Data Platform Engineer for our client. At Peregrine, we re always seeking Specialist Talent that have the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Business Analysts in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector we are always in search of the best … you will be deployed across our portfolio of clients as a specialist consultant, working on a wide array of complex projects across multiple industries. The Role: As a Data Platform Engineer in a highly regulated environment, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining secure and scalable data infrastructure that supports both cloud and onpremises platforms. You … real-time streaming, and event-driven data pipelines across a variety of use cases. We re looking for candidates with over 3 years of relevant experience in data engineering, platform engineering, or a related field, with demonstrated hands-on expertise in NiFi and data pipeline design in regulated environments. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain robust and secure data pipelines More ❯

Join us as a Data Platform Engineer for our client. At Peregrine, we’re always seeking Specialist Talent that have the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Business Analysts in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector – we are always in search of the best … you will be deployed across our portfolio of clients as a specialist consultant, working on a wide array of complex projects across multiple industries. The Role: As a Data Platform Engineer in a highly regulated environment, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining secure and scalable data infrastructure that supports both cloud and onpremises platforms. You … real-time streaming, and event-driven data pipelines across a variety of use cases. We’re looking for candidates with over 3 years of relevant experience in data engineering, platform engineering, or a related field, with demonstrated hands-on expertise in NiFi and data pipeline design in regulated environments. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain robust and secure data pipelines More ❯

Platform/DevOps Engineer Contract: 6-Month Contract (Remote) Industry: Financial Services Technology About the Role We're seeking a skilled Platform/DevOps Engineer to help manage and evolve the infrastructure that powers a broad suite of proprietary and third-party applications-including internal operations tools, client platforms, and online learning systems. This role focuses … thinking team. Opportunity to shape infrastructure for mission-critical systems serving global users. How to Apply Send your CV and a short cover letter to with the subject line "Platform/DevOps Engineer - Contract". Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. More ❯

Job Title: Platform AVP Engineer Pay Rate: Competitive, inside IR35 Length of Contract: Until 31/05/2026 Location: London, Liverpool Street About the Role: Client is seeking a skilled Platform AVP Engineer to join their Business Infrastructure team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration, monitoring, and operation of the organisation's … global operating system platforms. This role supports a business-critical infrastructure including on-premises Windows servers, Cloud-based services, and enterprise datacenter environments. The Platform AVP Engineer will troubleshoot complex system issues, participate in IT projects, and collaborate with global IT teams across EMEA and North America. The role requires adherence to IT policies and processes, strong documentation … skills, and the ability to work flexibly, including out-of-hours support and occasional international travel. Key Responsibilities: Maintain, monitor, and operate the Platform environment in line with company policies. Resolve incidents and tickets raised through IT service management systems. Support Platform-related project work and deployment initiatives. Ensure systems are enrolled in capacity management and life-cycle More ❯

We are seeking a highly motivated AI Development Platform Engineer (Python) to join a dynamic Banking technology team based in Glasgow, United Kingdom . The successful candidate will contribute to the development and support of cutting-edge AI platforms that underpin innovative solutions across global financial services. Must have's Strong Python Programming Candidate can be assessed on More ❯

We are currently hiring for a Contract Platform Automation Engineer with strong skills in VMWare, PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible and Python. This is a 6-month Contract, working on a hybrid basis (1-2 days per week) in Corsham. Rates range between £580 - £680 per day InsideIR35. Please note active SC (MoD) Clearance is required for this role. This … is a senior engineering role working on mission-critical systems that support the armed forces. The platform is primarily built on VMWare, Windows, and Linux technologies, with automation focused on Windows Server components, VMware SDDC tools, REST APIs, and bespoke applications. Responsibilities include: - Develop high-quality production automation code using PowerShell, following best practices and version control workflows (GIT More ❯

We are currently hiring for a Contract Platform Automation Engineer with strong skills in VMWare, PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible and Python. This is a 6-month Contract, working on a hybrid basis (1-2 days per week) in Corsham. Rates range between £580 - £680 per day InsideIR35. Please note active SC (MoD) Clearance is required for this role. This … is a senior engineering role working on mission-critical systems that support the armed forces. The platform is primarily built on VMWare, Windows, and Linux technologies, with automation focused on Windows Server components, VMware SDDC tools, REST APIs, and bespoke applications. Responsibilities include: - Develop high-quality production automation code using PowerShell, following best practices and version control workflows (GIT More ❯

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. About the Role: Required Skills 10+ years of experience in Power Platform development and administration. Strong knowledge of Power Apps, Power BI, and Power Automate tools and functionalities. Certifications in Power Platform are required. Proficient in SQL Server, SharePoint, Dataverse and other database solutions. Experience More ❯