Platform Engineer

Salary: £40,000 - 40,000 per year

Requirements

• Knowledge of Windows or Linux, with a willingness to develop skills across both
• Scripting and automation experience (such as Bash, PowerShell, Packer, Ansible, Terraform, Docker)
• A degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science or a closely related discipline
• Highly desired: Python experience
• Software development in a Unix/Linux environment
• Understanding of internet protocols and services (such as SMTP, DNS, HTTP, etc.)
• VMWare knowledge
• Programmatic/automation mindset that streamlines workflows
• Interest in Physics, measurements, and communications is desirable (e.g., time and frequency measurement and time scale steering, real-time monitoring and control of electronic hardware, satellite communication, optical fiber, and GNSS-based systems)

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
• Contribute effectively as part of a team
• Maintain a security mindset

Technologies

• Ansible
• Bash
• Docker
• Hardware
• HTTP
• Support
• Linux
• PowerShell
• Python
• Security
• Terraform
• Unix
• VMware
• Windows
• Backbone
• Embedded

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We are the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), a world-leading centre of excellence providing cutting-edge measurement science, engineering, and technology to support prosperity and quality of life in the UK. We are committed to diversity, equality of opportunity, and the health and well-being of our employees, embedding flexible working and social activities into our culture. We provide a positive work-life balance along with a broad range of rewards, benefits, and recognition. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are particularly keen to receive applications from women, disabled individuals, and black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates.

last updated 22 week of 2026