Platform Engineer Public Sector Legacy Modernisation (Active NPPV and SC)

Job Description: Platform Engineer | Public Sector Legacy Modernisation (Active NPPV and SC) Rate: Up to 500 per day (Inside IR35) Location: London / Remote Hybrid Duration: 6 Months (Initial) Clearance: Active NPPV and SC Clearance (Mandatory) The Role Our client, a global consultancy, is seeking an experienced Platform Engineer to support a business-critical programme within the UK Public Sector. This role is a unique blend of high-level infrastructure maintenance and modern automation. You will be responsible for the stability and performance of complex legacy environments while driving the adoption of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing. You will act as the technical backbone for a diverse estate, ensuring that critical applicationsfrom Oracle databases to WebLogic serversremain robust and scalable. Technical Responsibilities Infrastructure Maintenance: Troubleshooting and maintaining business-critical legacy applications including WebLogic, Elasticsearch, and Oracle . Database Administration: Installing and supporting Oracle 11 (including Partitioning, RAC, and RMAN). Knowledge of PL/SQL is highly desirable. Automation and DevOps: Building and supporting CI/CD pipelines, refactoring infrastructure code, and developing automated test suites. Virtualisation and Containers: Hands-on management of Docker and VMWare ESX v6 environments. Web and Middleware: Managing Nginx, Apache Tomcat/HTTP , and supporting ETL processes. Diverse OS Management: Proficiency across Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, Oracle Solaris 10 , and Windows Server (2008/2016/2019). Key Requirements Active NPPV and SC Clearance: You must currently hold active SC Clearance. Due to the urgent nature of the project, we cannot consider candidates without existing clearance. Public Sector Expertise: Proven experience operating as a Platform Engineer within a UK government or public sector framework. IBM Initiate MDM: Experience with Master Data Management (MDM) tools is a significant advantage. Hybrid Approach: A "Reliability-first" mindset, comfortable balancing legacy system support with modern cloud-ready practices. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join an instantly recognisable consultancy on a high-stakes public sector project. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity of systems that serve the public, while applying modern engineering practices to legacy infrastructure. 450.00 - 525.00 / day Talent International UK and it's subsidiaries, Digital Gurus, Infinite Talent and Rethink act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this opportunity, you accept the TandC's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at talentinternational.co.uk TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-02-07