Principal Platform Engineer - SC Eligible

Principal Platform EngineerLocation: South West (Hybrid - 3 days on-site)Security: Must be eligible for SC ClearanceSalary: Up to £110,000 per annumiO Associates are supporting an in innovative engineering organisation delivering cutting-edge technology for complex, mission-critical environments in their search for a Principal Platform Engineer.This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you''ll design and build resilient infrastructure for distributed systems operating in environments with limited or unreliable connectivity. You''ll work on challenging problems around orchestration, security, automation, observability, and platform architecture, helping to create systems that continue to operate when conventional approaches fall short.What you''ll be working on:Designing scalable platforms for edge and distributed environmentsBuilding secure, containerised infrastructure and orchestration capabilitiesDeveloping infrastructure-as-code, automation, and GitOps workflowsImproving platform security through trusted device identity and secure provisioningCreating robust observability and life cycle management solutionsInfluencing technical strategy while remaining close to the codeRequirements:Strong experience with platform engineering, distributed systems, or edge computingExpertise in Kubernetes, containers, Infrastructure as Code, and CI/CDKnowledge of secure platform design, remote device management, or systems resilienceSolid software engineering experience, with the ..... full job details .....