Company Description Are you passionate about engineering? Do you want to make a difference? You could be one of our 54k+ colleagues in over 30 countries working on inspiring projects in the most innovative companies. While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required. Join us and start building tomorrows world today! Job Description Are you a seasoned Platform Engineer with a passion for cutting-edge technology in the defence sector ? At ALTEN, we're offering a unique opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that enhance national security. Collaborate with industry leaders, utilizing your expertise to develop and maintain robust platforms for advanced underwater systems. Your contributions will directly impact the success of missions critical to our nation's defence. Location: Manchester . Hybrid working model with on-site requirements as needed. Key Responsibilities: Develop and deploy containerized applications using technologies like Docker , Podman , and Kubernetes . Implement and manage development, testing, and automation tools within our IT infrastructure. Create and maintain efficient CI/CD pipelines to streamline integration and delivery processes. Utilize scripting languages such as Shell and Python to automate tasks and improve system performance. Apply DevOps and Agile methodologies to enhance collaboration and productivity within cross-functional teams. Manage configuration using tools like Git , Jenkins , and Jira to ensure code integrity and seamless project tracking. Qualifications Essential Skills and Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in platform engineering or related fields. Proficiency in container deployment technologies: Docker , Podman , Kubernetes . Strong background in Linux-based infrastructure management. Demonstrated experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools . Familiarity with scripting languages : Shell , Python . Understanding of DevOps and Agile methodologies . Security Clearance Requirement: Sole British citizenship . Eligibility to obtain security clearance . Additional Information Why join us? We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently. Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities. We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies. We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential. Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today! In short you get: A personalised career path and a rewarding management style A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries A competitive salary Private Medical & Travel Insurance Pension Scheme Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings Flexible way of working (role dependent) JBRP1_UKTJ