Platform Engineer: Cloud Infra, CI/CD & Observability

Renewable Energy Systems; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Glasgow is seeking a Platform Engineer to support the development of cloud-native platforms. This role involves designing infrastructure, managing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring platform reliability and security. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in platform engineering or DevOps, along with relevant cloud certifications. Strong scripting skills, familiarity with cloud platforms, and a collaborative mindset are essential. The position is a 24-month fixed-term contract offering competitive benefits.

Benefits

Pension schemes

Flexible working

Private healthcare

Discounted green travel

25 days holiday with options to buy/sell days

Enhanced family leave

Four volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• 3+ years in platform engineering, DevOps, or cloud infrastructure roles.
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP beneficial).
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure using Terraform.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions.
• Collaborate with software and data engineering teams.

Skills

Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python)

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Education

Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Azure DevOps Engineer, AWS Solutions Architect)

Tools

Terraform

Azure DevOps

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

A leading renewable energy company in Glasgow is seeking a Platform Engineer to support the development of cloud-native platforms. This role involves designing infrastructure, managing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring platform reliability and security. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in platform engineering or DevOps, along with relevant cloud certifications. Strong scripting skills, familiarity with cloud platforms, and a collaborative mindset are essential. The position is a 24-month fixed-term contract offering competitive benefits.