Senior Platform Engineer

Note: this role will involve 4 days a week on-site, with 1 working from home. Candidates for this role must hold an active UK security clearance to a high government standard.

The role

We are looking for a platform engineer to support our data team in developing and maintaining Linux based platforms, with a core focus on secure by design requirements. This role is ideal for someone who has worked in security cleared environments before and will see you working with the wider team on advising the design and delivery of wider systems.

About us

Hexegic are a leading technical consultancy providing agile multi-disciplinary teams to high performing organisations. The company promises exciting, engaging and rewarding projects for those that are keen to develop and build a successful career.

Core Responsibilities

• Development of a Kubernetes stack providing tools and meeting SBD requirements
• Updating security, software, dependencies, libraries etc
• Set up and maintain Spark Clusters on current platforms, migrating to new platforms
• Manage user accounts and permissions across IdP
• Maintain the Delta Lake
• Ensure secure by design assurance across the platform

What we are looking for

• Excellent Linux engineering experience
• Strong Kubernetes and Docker engineering experience
• Confident in scripting languages eg python, bash
• Experience managing and maintaining air-gapped networks and cloud platforms
• Familiarity with HPC environments
• Knowledge of security, encryption and compliance standards

What’s in it for you?

• Base salary of £80,000+
• £5000 a year professional development budget
• Wellness program
• 25 days annual leave