- Company Name
- Movement8
- Job Title
- Platform Engineer
- Job Description
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**Job title:** Platform Engineer (SC Cleared)
**Role Summary:**
Design, build, and operate cloud‑first and hybrid environments for a large‑scale platform. Leverage Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Ansible to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable services for millions of users. Monitor, troubleshoot, and modernize legacy components while providing technical support to global teams.
**Expectations:**
- Active Security Clearance (SC) required or eligible for renewal.
- Proven experience with Kubernetes, Helm, Azure, Terraform, and Ansible.
- Strong Linux command‑line proficiency and familiarity with database technologies (Oracle/SQL Server).
- Basic networking knowledge (DNS, firewalls, routing).
- Excellent communication and customer‑support mindset, able to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Ability to work in a secure, collaborative international environment.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Architect and implement cloud and on‑prem infrastructure for microservices using Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, and GitOps practices.
- Maintain mission‑critical environments, configure monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana, OpsGenie, FluentBit, Loki), and perform proactive troubleshooting.
- Modernize legacy applications into cloud‑native, scalable solutions.
- Support internal teams and external customers with infrastructure expertise.
- Ensure compliance with security policies and secure environment best practices.
**Required Skills:**
- Kubernetes (including Helm)
- Azure Cloud Platform
- Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
- Ansible (Configuration Management)
- Linux system administration
- Database administration (Oracle and/or SQL Server)
- Network fundamentals (DNS, firewalls, routing)
- Monitoring stack: Prometheus, Grafana, OpsGenie, FluentBit, Loki
- GitOps workflows
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Analytical, problem‑solving, and customer‑service oriented
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline (preferred).
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, Terraform Associate) highly regarded but not mandatory.
Milton keynes, United kingdom
Hybrid
05-02-2026