Senior System Engineer

Job Title: Senior Cloud / Systems Engineer

Location: London (5 days onsite)

Clearance: Active Enhanced DV

Contract: 12 months (with expected extension)

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Cloud / Systems Engineer to support mission‑critical UK Government infrastructure. This role focuses on designing, deploying, and supporting cloud‑native and hybrid platforms using AWS and container orchestration technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and support cloud infrastructure on AWS (compute, storage, networking)
• Deploy and manage applications in OpenShift/Kubernetes environments
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and resilience of systems
• Administer and optimise PostgreSQL databases (performance tuning, querying, maintenance)
• Troubleshoot complex system and application issues across cloud and container platforms
• Collaborate with architects and stakeholders on cloud architecture and system design
• Support and maintain secure, compliant government systems

Skills & Experience

• Strong hands‑on experience with AWS services (EC2, VPC, S3, etc.)
• Proven experience with Kubernetes and/or OpenShift
• Solid knowledge of PostgreSQL (querying, optimisation, basic administration)
• Good understanding of cloud architecture principles (HA, scalability, networking)
• Experience supporting production‑critical systems
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills

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