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Hexegic

Senior Platform Engineer

On site

Gloucestershire, United kingdom

£ 95,000 /year

Senior

Full Time

30-10-2025

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Skills

Python Bash Encryption Docker Kubernetes Linux cloud platforms Agile Spark

Job Specifications

Note: this role will involve 4 days a week on-site, with 1 working from home. Candidates for this role must hold an active UK security clearance to a high government standard.

The role

We are looking for a platform engineer to support our data team in developing and maintaining Linux based platforms, with a core focus on secure by design requirements. This role is ideal for someone who has worked in security cleared environments before and will see you working with the wider team on advising the design and delivery of wider systems.

About us

Hexegic are a leading technical consultancy providing agile multi-disciplinary teams to high performing organisations. The company promises exciting, engaging and rewarding projects for those that are keen to develop and build a successful career.

Core Responsibilities

Development of a Kubernetes stack providing tools and meeting SBD requirements
Updating security, software, dependencies, libraries etc
Set up and maintain Spark Clusters on current platforms, migrating to new platforms
Manage user accounts and permissions across IdP
Maintain the Delta Lake
Ensure secure by design assurance across the platform

What we are looking for

Excellent Linux engineering experience
Strong Kubernetes and Docker engineering experience
Confident in scripting languages eg python, bash
Experience managing and maintaining air-gapped networks and cloud platforms
Familiarity with HPC environments
Knowledge of security, encryption and compliance standards

What’s in it for you?

Base salary of £80,000+
£5000 a year professional development budget
Wellness program
25 days annual leave

About the Company

At Hexegic we are not just passionate about protecting data through our Cyber services we are passionate about helping companies release the potential of the data they hold through our interlinked Data services. Data is primacy in the modern world and with so many organisations either on the journey to digital transformation or having already realised it there is no better time to get to grips with your organisations data requirements and realise its potential. We provide Governments and high performing businesses the tool... Know more