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Platform Engineer - £500 - Remote

Platform Engineer - £500 - Remote

On site

Newbury, United kingdom

£ 500 /day

Freelance

27-11-2025

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Skills

Communication Python CI/CD DevOps Kubernetes Monitoring git Prometheus Grafana

Job Specifications

Platform Engineer - £500 - Remote
We are seeking an experienced Platform Engineer to support Vodafone's UK automation estate, owning engineering delivery in private/on-premises Kubernetes (K8s) clusters and building scalable Python-led network and platform automation.
Key Responsibilities
Own and mature On-Prem Kubernetes cluster operations and automation.
Deploy and support internal automation services into private/on-prem Kubernetes.
Build and maintain Python automation scripts (network, infra and cluster workflows).
Implement cluster metrics and monitoring (Prometheus or Grafana).
Maintain concise automation and Kubernetes platform documentation.
Required Experience
Hands-on On-Prem Kubernetes administration and cluster ownership (kubeadm, private clusters, self-hosted K8s).
Python automation/scripting in DevOps, platform or network engineering contexts.
Experience with Kubernetes observability (Prometheus or Grafana).
Understanding of CI/CD and Git workflows for automation delivery.
UK SC clearance eligible (5+ years UK residency).
Strong communication and technical delivery ownership.
Role Details
Location: Remote/Newbury
Rate: £500 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract: 6 months
Start: ASAP

About the Company

Founded in 2014 and with over 25 years of recruitment experience, we are committed to providing exceptional service to all our clients to help them secure the best talent and opportunities in the market. We provide a consultative and customer-focused recruitment solution, where customer service is paramount to the experience, specialising in recruitment in: Enterprise & Wireless Networks: Cisco Systems, Juniper Networks, Aruba Networks & Arista Networks Network Automation: Cisco DevNet, Python, Ansible, Terra... Know more