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Coding Black Females Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent IT organization in the UK is seeking a Junior Platform Engineer to design and maintain secure AWS platforms. This role offers a competitive salary, extensive training opportunities, and the chance to work on projects supporting national security. Candidates will work on technical challenges within a collaborative Agile environment. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a flexible holiday policy and an annual bonus. Only UK residents with SC clearance will be considered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Flexible benefits package

Annual bonus and share scheme

Qualifications

• Interest in Agile methodologies and software development.
• Motivation by technical challenges and enthusiasm for learning.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain scalable AWS platforms.
• Collaborate with Agile Product teams on mission-critical systems.
• Leverage AWS services for BAE's software products.
• Continue learning alongside experienced engineers.

Skills

Passion for Platform Engineering

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Technical and non-technical stakeholder interaction

Adaptability

Education

Recent work experience or upskilling in technology is acceptable

Job description

Junior Platform Engineer

Overview

Corecom Technology Academy offers an intensive hybrid training program that equips you with the skills to build a successful IT career. The learning path covers software and platform engineering fundamentals and delivers hands‑on experience with cloud technologies.

Why Choose CTA?

We are an inclusive technology academy that commits to equitable opportunities for all candidates. Your salary from day one will be competitive and above the National Living Wage, and you will receive a comprehensive benefits package.

About the Client

Our client, BAE Systems – Digital Intelligence, is looking to expand its Platform Engineering capability in the UK National Security sector. The role involves designing, building and maintaining secure, mission‑critical AWS platforms for BAE’s customers.

About the Role

After completing the full‑time training courses you will join BAE Systems as a Platform Engineer and work on real‑world projects. Key responsibilities include:

• Design, build and maintain scalable, resilient, secure AWS platforms in support of software systems
• Collaborate with Agile Product teams to deliver mission‑critical systems for customers
• Leverage a range of AWS services to underpin software products built for BAE’s customers
• Continue learning through structured training and working alongside experienced engineers

About You

• Passion for Platform Engineering and software development with an interest in Agile methodologies
• Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, adaptability and a desire to ‘fix’ things
• Effective communication with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Motivation by technical challenges and enthusiasm for learning
• Degree not required; recent work experience or upskilling in technology is acceptable

What’s In It For You?

• Competitive salary from day one (above the UK Living Wage)
• 25 days holiday per year and flexible benefits package (pension scheme, cycle to work, dental insurance, etc.)
• Dedicated People Manager and access to an annual bonus and share scheme
• Opportunity to work on projects that support UK national security

Travel & Security Clearance

You will work on client sites and return to the base office. The minimum expectation is 3 days per week in the base office, with 4‑5 days as required by the project. Only candidates with the permanent right to live and work in the UK will be considered. A permanent, unrestricted UK government SC clearance will be required prior to starting.

What Happens Next?

• Submit your CV and complete a brief screening questionnaire.
• Followed by a 30‑minute Teams video interview to discuss the role and assess competency‑based questions.
• Take an online technical aptitude test.
• Attend an in‑person assessment centre with the client.
• Receive an offer and joining instructions including course details and the March start date.

For more information about security clearance levels, visit UK Government security guidance.