SiXworks an IBM company

Platform Engineer

• Lead the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines
• Configure Kubernetes environments for scalable and resilient application deployments
• Support on-premise and cloud platforms through automation and Infrastructure as Code
• Implement monitoring solutions for platform service health and performance
• Manage repository systems and version control
• Drive automation initiatives to optimise workflows and reduce manual intervention
• Collaborate with the Platform team to align platform capabilities with development requirements
• Mentor engineers, review designs and code, and raise platform engineering standards
• Guide the development team on effective use of platform offerings
• Support platform maintainability, supportability, security, scalability, and performance
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance platform capabilities

Senior Platform Engineer

Cloud Engineer

• Design, build, and deliver secure digital solutions in highly secure environments
• Provision and manage Azure IaaS and PaaS services, including Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Services, App Services, Storage Accounts, and Virtual Networks
• Orchestrate and scale containerised applications using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure Container Instances (ACI)
• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
• Implement role-based access control (RBAC) and identity management via Microsoft Entra ID
• Manage network security groups (NSGs) and firewalls
• Monitor system health, uptime, and logs using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
• Support deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
• Audit resource usage to right-size environments and reduce unnecessary cloud spend
• Work alongside engineers, architects, and delivery specialists

Project Manager

• Manage agile projects using an iterative approach to delivery
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and business resources to ensure successful project delivery
• Manage forecasting, change management, and risk management
• Operate in complex delivery and commercial environments and manage delivery fluidity within strict commercial models
• Oversee deliverables from cross-functional teams, vendors, and business resources
• Foster open communication to identify cross-team development dependencies and risks early
• Identify problems collaboratively and develop actions/solutions
• Communicate with key stakeholders and present information through reports, dashboards, and slides
• Provide contract management, supplier management, and cross-organisation dependency management
• Make occasional visits to Herefordshire