Platform Engineer- Kubernetes, gitops -contract

Reference: 839402PLATF_1793795180

Platform Engineer - Kubernetes / GitOps / GitHub Actions

We are looking for an experienced Platform Engineer to join a technology team building and improving modern cloud-native engineering platforms.

This is a hands-on role focused on enabling development teams to deploy applications efficiently onto Kubernetes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work hands-on with application configuration and deployment onto Kubernetes.
  • Build and maintain GitOps-based deployment and delivery workflows.
  • Develop and improve CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
  • Work closely with software engineering teams to improve developer experience and deployment processes.
  • Automate platform provisioning, configuration and environment management.
  • Help establish scalable, repeatable platform engineering practices.

Essential Skills

  • Strong hands-on Platform Engineering experience.
  • Excellent commercial experience with Kubernetes.
  • Strong experience implementing GitOps practices.
  • Hands-on experience with GitHub Actions and CI/CD.
  • Strong understanding of application configuration within Kubernetes environments.
  • Experience working closely with software development teams rather than operating purely within an infrastructure function.
  • Strong automation and infrastructure-as-code mindset.

Desirable Skills

  • Crossplane
  • Argo CD
  • HashiCorp Vault
  • HashiCorp Consul

Please send across an updated CV if this position is of interest

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

COMPETITIVE SALARY
Added 04/11/2026
Reference: 839402PLATF_1793795180

Platform Engineer- Kubernetes, gitops -contract

London, England, United Kingdom Contract DevOps

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