Job Title: Platform Engineering Specialist - IT Common Tools
Location: Luton
The role
The Platform Engineering Specialist is contributing to the seamless delivery of all IT services for their Platform. This role designs, builds, tests and scales services within a specific I&O Platform. It is heavily involved in design and implementation activities that result in new or improved I&O capabilities, and it brings skills and expertise to such areas as automating tasks (e.g., cloud, network, etc.), provisioning and configuration management; and other aspects involved in preparing and optimising I&O solutions.
The Platform Engineering Specialist collaborates closely with Platform Architects, product/platform teams, security, and network specialists, as well as other roles, particularly those in the infrastructure and operations. Being an approachable team-player is therefore crucial for success. The Platform Engineer is expected to demonstrate strong attention to detail and a customer-centric mindset.
What you need to do the role
> Extensive number of years of previous experience within an IT department.
> Proficiency in designing scalable and reliable technology Platforms, including knowledge of system components, architecture patterns, and integration techniques.
> Demonstrable ability to manage and continuously improve infrastructure components such as servers, databases, cloud services, network and storage systems.
> Experience in IT service management (ITSM) and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).
> Understanding of system development life cycle methodologies (agile software development, rapid prototyping, incremental, synchronise and stabilise, and DevOps/ DevSecOps).
> Demonstrable experience of agile development methodologies (such as Scrum/Sprints, Journey Mapping, Kanban).
> Strong scripting skills (e.g., Terraform, Python, PowerShell) to automate repetitive tasks, streamline workflows, and improve operational efficiency.
> Experience with cloud and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud services to design, deploy, and manage cloud-based infrastructure.
> Knowledge of virtualisation technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and containerisation tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) for efficient resource utilisation and deployment.
