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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 … 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 on a 6-month fixed-term contract to design and implement scalable internal systems that empower developers, reduce operational friction, and promote … 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 ❯

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 … 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 More ❯

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 … 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, or backend-focused roles Proficiency in Go and/or Python, particularly for building internal tooling and services More ❯

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as a remote Azure Platform Engineer for a FTSE listed company, inside IR35. It's important to note that this Azure Platform Engineer will be required on site for 2 days per week in either Blackfriars, London, or Sheffield city centre. The key experience required for this Azure Platform Engineer role is: Azure Terraform Azure networking ARM If you do have the relevant skills for this Azure Platform Engineer contract, please do apply. More ❯

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as a remote Azure Platform Engineer for a FTSE listed company, inside IR35. It's important to note that this Azure Platform Engineer will be required on site for 2 days per week in either Blackfriars, London, or Sheffield city centre. The key experience required for this Azure Platform Engineer role is: Azure Terraform Azure networking ARM If you do have the relevant skills for this Azure Platform Engineer contract, please do apply. 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 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 … 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 CI 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 More ❯

Platform Engineer - 6-Month FTC Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - up to 40% remote) Salary: Competitive + benefits Are you an experienced Platform Engineer looking for your next challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading global organisation, supporting enterprise-level database, web, and SharePoint environments. You will provide third-line support for critical systems, managing … key upgrades and deployments. Key Responsibilities: Provide third-line support for database, web, and SharePoint platforms. Manage SQL Server estate, SharePoint environments, and Azure cloud services. Deliver code releases, platform upgrades, and deployments. Optimise server performance and ensure systems are kept up to date. Lead on troubleshooting escalated technical issues and root cause analysis. Act as a technical lead More ❯

Data Platform Engineer Snowflake/DataOps/CI/CD 500 - 600/day Inide IR35 6 Months Fully Remote We're working with a well-known insurance company currently undergoing a company-wide transformation programme. They're looking for a Data Platform Engineer to help improve their cloud-based data platform and build out … implement best practices, and share your knowledge. A key part of your role will be setting up monitoring and alerting across the platform. Experience Required: Hands-on with Data Platform tools: Snowflake (Must Have), dbt, Airflow, and Fivetran Experience implementing DataOps best practices: CI/CD, modular pipelines, automated testing, code promoting Access management using Azure Active Directory (Entra More ❯

Data Platform Engineer Snowflake/DataOps/CI/CD £500 - £600/day Inide IR35 | 6 Months Fully Remote We're working with a well-known insurance company currently undergoing a company-wide transformation programme. They're looking for a Data Platform Engineer to help improve their cloud-based data platform and build out … implement best practices, and share your knowledge. A key part of your role will be setting up monitoring and alerting across the platform. Experience Required: Hands-on with Data Platform tools: Snowflake (Must Have), dbt, Airflow, and Fivetran Experience implementing DataOps best practices: CI/CD, modular pipelines, automated testing, code promoting Access management using Azure Active Directory (Entra 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 … 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 ❯

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 … 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) Hands More ❯

SC CLEARED*** CDS Platform Engineer 6 Month contract initially Location: Telford, 2 days per week on site 3 at home. Rate: £500 - £550 p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you … can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a highly experienced CDS Platform Engineer to join the team. As a BOMS Monitoring Engineer, you will work within the Business Outcomes & Monitoring Solutions (BOMS) team-a multi-client centre of excellence delivering operational monitoring capabilities and tooling solutions that drive business intelligence and service assurance. More ❯

Google Platform Engineer with strong GCP DevOps, Jenkins and/or Harness pipeline automation, Terraform, Python, GKE Location: [London] | Hybrid/Remote Duration: [3-6 months initial, likely long term extension] We're looking for an experienced Google Platform Engineer to lead a key migration project moving our CI/CD pipelines from Jenkins to Harness … . If you're passionate about automation, cloud native technologies and building scalable infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) , we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Bring: CI/CD & DevOps Tooling Deep hands-on experience with Jenkins , including: Shared Libraries SonarQube & Nexus integration Docker builds and image publishing Google Artifact Registry (GAR) integration Infrastructure & Cloud More ❯

Senior IT Database and Web Platform Engineer - 6-Month FTC Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - up to 40% remote) Salary: Competitive + benefits Are you an experienced Senior IT Database and Web Platform Engineer looking for your next challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading global organisation, supporting enterprise-level database, web, and SharePoint environments. … key upgrades and deployments. Key Responsibilities: Provide third-line support for database, web, and SharePoint platforms. Manage SQL Server estate, SharePoint environments, and Azure cloud services. Deliver code releases, platform upgrades, and deployments. Optimise server performance and ensure systems are kept up to date. Lead on troubleshooting escalated technical issues and root cause analysis. Act as a technical lead 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 … 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 ❯

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 More ❯

Platform Engineer (Contract) About the Role You are a systems infrastructure expert with deep experience in cloud-native environments, container orchestration, and deployment pipelines. You are motivated by high-impact work, and you know how to deliver resilient systems in constrained, secure settings. You think in terms of environments, portability, and deployment surfaces and not just code. This … gapped deployments of AI applications. These systems need to operate on uncertain hardware, and without access to public cloud or external APIs. While we operate a production-scale SaaS platform, this project requires building leaner, mission-specific deployments rooted in the same tech foundations. You will work closely with a cross-functional team of frontend engineers, data scientists, backend 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 … and maintain an AWS-based cloud solution, with an emphasis on best practice cloud security. Provisioning infrastructure using Terraform and VMs with tools such as Vagrant. Experience with DevOps Engineer in a 24x7 uptime AWS environment , including automation experience with configuration management tools. Strong scripting skills (e.g., Shell, Python, PowerShell, Perl, JAVA) and automation skills. Thorough knowledge of Jenkins More ❯

Azure Cloud Platform Engineer The Company I am currently working in partnership with one of our key clients in the financial services sector and they are hiring for an Azure Cloud Platform Engineer. Their offices are based in Liverpool, but the role offers hybrid working. The Role In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing 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 … 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 … Strong documentation and communication skills, with the ability to support and coach internal teams. Key Indicators of Success: ? Spark jobs are performant, fault-tolerant, and integrated into InfoSum's platform with minimal overhead. ? Cost of running data processing workloads is optimized across cloud environments. ? Engineering teams are equipped with best practices for writing, deploying, and monitoring Spark workloads. ? Operational More ❯

Role Title: OaaS CDS Platform Engineer Duration: 6 month contract Location: Telford, Hybrid 2/3 days onsite Rate: up to £552 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: Active SC Clearance is essential Role purpose/summary As a BOMS Monitoring Engineer, you will work within the Business Outcomes & Monitoring Solutions (BOMS) team-a multi More ❯

Role Title: OaaS CDS Platform Engineer Duration: 6 month contract Location: Telford, Hybrid 2/3 days onsite Rate: up to 552 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: Active SC Clearance is essential Role purpose/summary As a BOMS Monitoring Engineer, you will work within the Business Outcomes & Monitoring Solutions (BOMS) team-a multi More ❯