Platform Engineer

Platform EngineerContract Role Inside IR35 Client: IBM - End client Banking Work Pattern: Hybrid (client site attendance required as needed, Swindon)Rate: 500 per day (Inside IR35)OverviewIBM is seeking an experienced Platform Engineer to support the development, automation, and optimisation of modern cloud-based data platforms. The successful contractor will play a key role in designing and maintaining scalable infrastructure, enabling efficient software delivery through DevOps practices, and supporting data engineering teams with robust platform capabilities.This role requires a strong technical background across cloud technologies, infrastructure as code, automation, CI/CD pipelines, data platform tooling, and software engineering best practices.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain cloud-based platform infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.Develop and manage automated CI/CD pipelines to support rapid, secure, and reliable software deployments.Implement and maintain Terraform-based infrastructure solutions across cloud environments.Develop Python-based tools, automation scripts, and utilities to support platform operations and data engineering requirements.Collaborate with development, testing, and data engineering teams within Agile delivery environments.Support the design, implementation, and optimisation of modern data platforms and associated infrastructure.Build and maintain scalable ETL processes and data pipelines following ..... full job details .....