Platform Engineer at rmg digital, London Area, £Contract Rate

Senior DevOps Engineer

London (Hybrid)

Day Rate - £500 (Outside IR35)

We’re seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join a major cloud transformation programme for a global logistics and maritime services organisation. This role sits within a high-performing engineering team responsible for migrating core systems and services to the cloud a key strategic initiative that drives scalability, resilience, and global efficiency.

The Role

You’ll play a pivotal role in architecting, automating, and supporting the migration of on-premise infrastructure to a modern cloud environment. Working closely with development and platform teams, you’ll ensure the new environment is secure, performant, and built for long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure design and deployment using Terraform (IaC)
• Build and manage Kubernetes clusters to support containerised workloads
• Support the migration of legacy systems to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Develop and optimise CI/CD pipelines for cloud-native delivery
• Create automation scripts and tools — ideally using Python
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and scaling strategies to ensure operational excellence
• Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless migration and minimal disruption

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in a Senior DevOps or Cloud Engineering role
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Terraform and Kubernetes
• Demonstrated experience with cloud migrations or large-scale infrastructure modernisation projects
• Proficiency in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with automation, CI/CD, and infrastructure observability
• Scripting experience in Python
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, delivery-focused mindset

Contract Details

• 📅 Start Date: ASAP
• 💰 Day Rate: £500+ per day (depending on experience)
• ⏳ Duration: Initial 6 months (extension likely)
• 🌍 Location: Remote or hybrid (UK-based candidates preferred)