Platform Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality code, automation and runbooks for the build and support of servers and software
• Continually improve knowledge and skills to keep abreast of technological advancements, understand the impact of your work, and communicate opportunities with your team
• Demonstrate strong, clear, and engaging communication skills, while contributing effectively as part of a team
• Security mindset

Reporting to a Senior Platform Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in the design of UK Digital Infrastructure that pushes the boundaries of measurement accuracy for the UK’s new resilient Time Scale.

• Knowledge of Windows or Linux, with a willingness to develop skills across both
• Scripting and automation (such as Bash, Power Shell, Packer, Ansible, Terraform, Docker, etc.)
• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, or closely related discipline

• Python
• Software development in a Unix/Linux environment
• Internet protocols and services (such as SMTP, DNS, HTTP, etc.)
• VMWare
• Programmatic / automation mindset that streamlines workflows, while collaborating with teams to improve platform support
• Interest in Physics, measurements, and communications (time and frequency measurement and time scale steering, real‑time monitoring and control of electronic hardware, satellite communication, optical fibre and GNSS‑based systems)

We strongly encourage applications from candidates who may not meet all of the listed criteria. We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that nationality, residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process. To work at NPL, you will need to obtain BPSS security clearance.

However, to work in this role in the Time & Frequency department, you will need to have an SC clearance with no restrictions, or you must have the ability to obtain an SC clearance.

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical.