Platform Engineer / Devops Engineer

Senior DevOps Engineer (Contract) £700 per day | 3-Month Contract (Likely to Extend) | Onsite - Oxford Based Are you a Platform/Linux/DevOps expert who thrives on complex challenges? Do you love working at the intersection of science, technology, and hardware innovation? Ready to join a high-growth, cutting-edge tech environment where your impact is immediate? Our client, a scaling technology business with ambitious plans, is on the lookout for seasoned Senior Linux Platform Engineers to play a pivotal role in their DevOps transformation. This is your chance to join a project that blends scientific complexity with technological excellence, perfect for DevOps professionals who enjoy solving sophisticated problems, influencing infrastructure decisions, and working hands-on with the latest in modern tooling. Drive the migration from Linux-based systems to cloud-native environments in a way that blends reliability, scalability, and performance. Cloud without Boundaries: Work in a cloud-agnostic setup (primarily AWS and GCP), offering broad exposure to both platforms-no rigid vendor lock-in. Hands-On with Leading Tech: Tackle real-world challenges using Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Ansible in an agile and forward-thinking team. Be Where Science Meets Tech: Collaborate with specialists across engineering and data science, contributing to projects that operate at the edge of hardware innovation. Ownership from Day One: Hit the ground running and take immediate ownership of complex problems in a fast-paced, supportive environment. You’ll bring a solid foundation in Linux systems and have proven experience guiding businesses through cloud transformations. You may have previously worked in scientific, hardware, or deep-tech environments and have a natural ability to unravel technical complexity and make smart, scalable decisions. Public cloud platforms – AWS, GCP, or both Monitoring tools – Grafana, Datadog, Prometheus, etc. Python – for development, scripting and automation Solving complex technical challenges in environments where hardware and software intersect Initial 3-month contract with strong likelihood of extension ~ Start ASAP Submit your CV today to explore the next big step in your DevOps career. We are committed to building inclusive teams. Our client values diversity and believes a broad range of ideas and experiences makes for better outcomes.