Senior Platform Engineer

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Relevant certification such as RHCE, LFCE, CompTIA, AWS Certification, VCP/VCAP/VCDE, MCSE
• Significant Experience as a Linux and Windows System Administrator (5+ years)
• Experience in DevOps or Platform Engineering Roles (3+ years)
• Proven Track Record of Automating Infrastructure
• Experience with Containerization and Orchestration
• Familiarity with Scripting and Automation Languages (Bash, Python, PowerShell etc.)
• Experience with Monitoring and Logging Tools
• Understanding of Networking Principles
• Experience with Configuration Management Tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
• Exposure to Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, VMWare)

What you’ll do

• Blended Infrastructure Architecture and Design: Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and highly available Mixed-OS platform components and infrastructure featuring Linux and Windows. Define architectural patterns and standards for our underlying systems.
• Kubernetes Management: Implement best practices and maintain a hybrid Kubernetes environment, with both cloud and on-premises implementations.
• VMware Cloud Foundation: Design, implementation, configuration and management of private cloud using VMware Cloud Foundation features such as NSX, VSphere Kubernetes Service, and vSphere.
• Dell Infrastructure: Manage automation of configuration and maintenance of Dell hardware, including Dell PowerEdge and PowerStore storage
• AWS Public Cloud: Design and implementation of cloud-native solutions on AWS Public cloud
• Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) Management: Drive the adoption and optimisation of Infrastructure-as-Code practices using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar. Ensure infrastructure is provisioned, configured, and managed consistently and automatically.
• Automation and Orchestration: Design and implement robust automation solutions for infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, deployment pipelines, and operational tasks. Leverage orchestration tools like Kubernetes, Karpenter, and similar.
• CI/CD Pipeline Optimisation: Enhance and maintain our continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable software delivery. Identify bottlenecks and implement improvements for speed and stability.
• Monitoring and Observability: Establish and maintain comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to provide deep insights into platform performance and health. Implement observability best practices to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Security and Compliance: Integrate security best practices into platform design and implementation. Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Capacity Planning and Performance Optimisation: Proactively monitor platform capacity and performance, identify potential bottlenecks, and implement strategies for optimisation and scaling.
• Troubleshooting and Incident Response: Provide expert-level support for platform-related issues, participating in incident response and root cause analysis to ensure platform stability.
• Collaboration and Mentorship: Work closely with development teams to understand their platform needs and provide guidance and support. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a positive and knowledge-sharing team environment.

About the position

BAE Systems OneArc, TechOps department are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Platform Engineer with a strong Linux and Windows background to join our growing engineering team. You will be instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining the core infrastructure and tooling that empowers our development teams to build, deploy, and operate our products efficiently and reliably. If you are passionate about creating scalable, resilient, and developer-friendly platforms and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

• A diverse, challenging, yet fun work environment with real-life applications.
• Opportunity to use your skills even outside of your role, with the option to grow outside of your role.
• Work with and learn from talented colleagues.
• Full-time employment with a competitive salary.
• 5 weeks vacation per year + 3 sick days.
• Hybrid Working Environment (3days per week on site)
• Various benefits, such as meal voucher allowance, office breakfasts, and a fully paid Multisport card/Pluxee card.
• We don’t offer just a job. We want to give you the opportunity to grow and move the simulation market forward.