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Platform Engineer

Hamiltonian DynamicsManchester, England, United Kingdom
On-site Full-time £40K/yr - £85K/yr

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

We welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds who possess strong engineering fundamentals, curiosity, and a desire to learn. Experience in key technologies such as Infrastructure as Code, cloud platforms, and container orchestration is advantageous, along with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

About the job

Hamiltonian Dynamics is a rapidly expanding technology firm specializing in Defence and Cyber Security. We develop cutting-edge software solutions tailored for high-assurance environments. Our teams operate from various locations including Gloucestershire, Manchester, and London, as we enhance our platform capabilities and seek talented Platform Engineers to join our mission.

Your Role

As a Platform Engineer at Hamiltonian Dynamics, you will be instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining the platforms and infrastructure that support our secure software systems. You will collaborate closely with software engineers, architects, and key stakeholders to ensure reliable delivery, scalability, and operational excellence.

We value diverse backgrounds and levels of experience; what matters most are strong engineering fundamentals, a curious mindset, and a willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage secure, automated infrastructure utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Enhance and operate containerized platforms and cloud environments
  • Support Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and developer workflows
  • Boost observability, reliability, and operational resilience
  • Work collaboratively across teams to refine platform standards and tools

Preferred Skills & Experience

We seek candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas, along with a readiness to embrace new tools:

  • Infrastructure as Code and automation (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
  • Containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Cloud platforms (e.g., AWS and/or Azure)
  • CI/CD tools and modern delivery methodologies
  • Logging, monitoring, and tracing (e.g., Elastic Stack, Grafana, Jaeger)
  • Familiarity with CNCF tools and cloud-native best practices

Security & Location Requirements

  • Must be a UK citizen with a minimum of 10 years UK residency
  • Required to possess high-level UK security clearance
  • Willingness to travel to client sites in Gloucestershire, Manchester, or London

Benefits

  • Competitive salary range: £40,000-85,000 based on experience (we may consider candidates outside this range for the right fit)
  • 10% Clearance Bonus
  • 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of leave per year
  • 8% employer pension contribution
  • BUPA health insurance
  • Life insurance coverage of 4× salary
  • Electric Vehicle (EV) car scheme via salary sacrifice
  • Employee Management Incentive (EMI) share scheme
  • Flexible working hours and arrangements
  • Annual training budget of 10 days

We prioritize individual training and career development plans, recognizing that every employee learns differently, and we actively support ongoing professional growth.

About Hamiltonian Dynamics

Hamiltonian Dynamics is an innovative technology company dedicated to providing advanced software solutions within the Defence and Cyber Security sectors. With a commitment to excellence and operational integrity, we are building a robust team to drive our platform capabilities forward.

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