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BT Group

Platform Engineer

BT Group

. Design, build, support and continuously improve infrastructure platforms that enable critical services .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeIpswich • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in infrastructure platform design and automation, with a strong focus on security, reliability, and maintainability. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement effective technical solutions and drive continuous improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords
DV Security ClearanceInfrastructure as CodeCloud EnvironmentsDevOps PracticesContinuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)

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Hard Skills
Linux Operating SystemsWindows Operating SystemsAutomationScriptingSoftware DevelopmentVirtualisationContainer-Based PlatformsMonitoring ToolsObservabilityPlatform Security Concepts
Soft Skills
Analytical Problem-SolvingEffective CommunicationOwnership of ProblemsCollaborationMentoring
Certifications & Qualifications
DV Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Infrastructure OperationsPlatform EngineeringSite Reliability EngineeringOperational ToolingTechnical Documentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
CloudLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design, build, support and continuously improve infrastructure platforms that enable critical services
  • Contribute to automation of operational processes to reduce manual effort and increase platform reliability
  • Support platform modernisation and transformation initiatives
  • Collaborate with architecture, security and software engineering teams to implement effective technical solutions
  • Monitor platform health, identify optimisation opportunities and drive continuous improvement
  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues and contribute to long-term resolution strategies
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards and reusable engineering practices
  • Share knowledge and contribute to the engineering community through collaboration and mentoring

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Must already hold the relevant DV Security Clearance
  • Must be located on site during working hours due to security requirements
  • Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours per week
  • Passion for technology and solving meaningful engineering challenges
  • Ability to take ownership of problems and work independently where appropriate
  • Logical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Willingness to continuously learn and remain curious about emerging technologies and industry trends
  • Commitment to secure, reliable and maintainable engineering practices
  • Experience in Linux and/or Windows enterprise operating systems is advantageous
  • Experience in infrastructure and platform operations is advantageous
  • Experience with cloud and/or on-premises environments is advantageous
  • Experience with automation and Infrastructure as Code is advantageous
  • Experience with scripting and software development is advantageous
  • Experience with virtualisation and container-based platforms is advantageous
  • Knowledge of networking and platform security concepts is advantageous
  • Experience with monitoring, observability and operational tooling is advantageous
  • Experience with DevOps, Platform Engineering or Site Reliability Engineering practices is advantageous
  • Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) is advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive DV market aligned salaries
  • Tiered role based DV allowance
  • World-class training and development opportunities
  • 10% on target bonus
  • Equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate
  • Enhanced women’s health support, including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more
  • BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
  • New BT Better Workplace working environments at strategic locations across the UK
  • Huge range of flexible benefits including an EV salary sacrifice, cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan, additional annual leave
  • On-call allowance (Depending on role requirements)
  • Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop
  • 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
  • Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes
  • 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
  • 2 weeks paid carer’s leave
  • Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages
  • Enhanced life assurance of up to ten times base salary