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Platform Engineer ID46327
Humand Talent
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💷 £750/dayInformation TechnologyHybridContractUrgent
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<p>Platform Engineer - £750pd (Neg) - 3 - 6 Months (ID46327)</p><p>Humand Talent Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom (Hybrid)</p><p>Save</p><p><br><br>For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.<br></p><p>Apply</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Senior Platform Engineer (Contract to Perm)</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>£700 per day | 3-6 Month Contract | Hybrid - Oxford Based</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Are you a Platform/Linux/DevOps expert who thrives on complex challenges?</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Do you love working at the intersection of science, technology, and hardware innovation?</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Ready to join a high-growth, cutting-edge tech environment where your impact is immediate?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our client, a scaling technology business with ambitious plans, is on the lookout for seasoned <strong>Senior Linux Platform Engineers</strong> to play a pivotal role in their DevOps transformation.</p><p><br></p><p>This is your chance to join a project that blends scientific complexity with technological excellence, perfect for DevOps professionals who enjoy solving sophisticated problems, influencing infrastructure decisions, and working hands-on with the latest in modern tooling.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Why This Role is Great</u></strong></p><ul><li><strong>Shape the Future of Infrastructure</strong>: Drive the migration from Linux-based systems to cloud-native environments in a way that blends reliability, scalability, and performance.</li><li><strong>Cloud without Boundaries</strong>: Work in a cloud-agnostic setup (primarily AWS and GCP), offering broad exposure to both platforms-no rigid vendor lock-in.</li><li><strong>Hands-On with Leading Tech</strong>: Tackle real-world challenges using Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Ansible in an agile and forward-thinking team.</li><li><strong>Be Where Science Meets Tech</strong>: Collaborate with specialists across engineering and data science, contributing to projects that operate at the edge of hardware innovation.</li><li><strong>Ownership from Day One</strong>: Hit the ground running and take immediate ownership of complex problems in a fast-paced, supportive environment.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>About You</u></strong></p><p>You’ll bring a solid foundation in <strong>Linux systems</strong> and have proven experience guiding businesses through <strong>cloud transformations</strong>. You may have previously worked in scientific, hardware, or deep-tech environments and have a natural ability to unravel technical complexity and make smart, scalable decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll also enjoy working onsite-immersed with the team, collaborating closely, and shaping solutions in real time.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>You may have worked with or be eager to deepen your experience with:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Public cloud platforms</strong> – AWS, GCP, or both</li><li><strong>Container orchestration</strong> – Kubernetes & Docker</li><li><strong>Infrastructure-as-Code</strong> – Terraform, Ansible</li><li><strong>Monitoring tools</strong> – Grafana, Datadog, Prometheus, etc.</li><li><strong>Python</strong> – for development, scripting and automation</li><li>Solving complex technical challenges in environments where hardware and software intersect</li><li>Working in highly collaborative, cross-functional teams</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you don't tick every box but bring similar experience and the ability to adapt quickly, we strongly encourage you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>The Offer</p><ul><li><strong>£700-750 per day (Outside IR35)</strong></li><li><strong>Initial 3-month contract with strong likelihood of extension</strong></li><li><strong>Onsite role (majority of the week)</strong></li><li><strong>Start ASAP</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Apply Now</strong></p><p>If you’re ready to make an impact in a tech-driven, fast-scaling organisation where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your CV today to explore the next big step in your DevOps career.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>We are committed to building inclusive teams.</strong></p><p>We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. xwzovoh Our client values diversity and believes a broad range of ideas and experiences makes for better outcomes.</p>