Platform EngineerType: PermanentWFH: Hybrid (3 days WFH)Salary: £50,000 - £60,000Location: Stockport, Greater ManchesterWe’ve partnered with a Software-Development house, who are currently seeking a Platform Engineer to help evolve and optimise their cloud-native infrastructure as the platform continues to scale. The business has recently completed its migration from on-premise infrastructure to Google Cloud Platform and is now focused on building a modern, scalable, and highly reliable cloud platform.This role sits within the Platform team and will focus on improving infrastructure reliability, automation, and developer enablement. You’ll work closely with engineering teams to build scalable infrastructure, improve operational tooling, and ensure the platform remains secure and resilient.ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain scalable cloud-native infrastructure on Google Cloud PlatformEnsure the reliability, security, and performance of the platform and supporting infrastructureContinue to automate infrastructure provisioning and operational workflows using Infrastructure-as-CodeCollaborate with development teams to deliver platform tooling that supports product developmentBuild and maintain self-service platform capabilities that enable teams to deploy and operate services independentlyMaintain high engineering standards through documentation, tooling, and best practicesParticipate in a paid on-call rotation to support platform reliability and incident responseSkills & ExperienceStrong Linux systems knowledge (Debian, RHEL/CentOS environments)Experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker and KubernetesHands-on experience working with cloud platforms (GCP preferred, AWS/Azure also considered)Infrastructure as Code expertise, particularly TerraformConfiguration management experience (Ansible, Puppet, Packer)CI/CD pipeline development and management (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, FluxCD)Scripting or programming experience (Python, Bash, Go, or similar)Experience working with databases, particularly MySQLExposure to CDN technologies (Fastly or similar)Understanding of networking, physical infrastructure, and security fundamentalsKnowledge of email infrastructure and SMTP systems, such as Postfix, is advantageousBenefits & PerksHybrid working with two core office days per weekMatched pension contributionsCycle to Work schemeHome & Tech schemeSeason ticket travel loansHealth, sports, and well-being contributionsOptional private healthcare and cash plan