Medical Screening Platform Deployment Engineer

As a Platform Engineer in our Applications Team, you will be responsible for the creation, maintenance, and support of complex environments across multiple programmes

You will work closely with infrastructure, development, and third-party providers to ensure robust, secure, and scalable systems are delivered and maintained.

Key Responsibilities

Environment Creation & Management

• Create and configure new test/live environments using Xen Orchestra VM templates.
• Configure (Java/PHP) applicationsl
• Liaise with NHS for Patient Portal integration using NHS Login.
• Manage mount points, permissions, and automated tasks via Bash and Cron.
• Perform database setup, schema updates, and access control (Postgres, H2).
• Configure background services and client-side components (batch files, certs, shortcuts).

Application Support & Maintenance

• Provide 3rd line support for all environments and applications including Imagenet OCT scanning system, Harmony PACS, MMG text messaging service.
• Investigate and resolve issues including log analysis, database fixes, and code-level triage.
• Perform software updates and background app maintenance (PHP, Bash).

Deployment & Automation

• Coordinate and execute deployments across dozens of environments.
• Use Ansible for deployment automation and scheduling out-of-hours rollouts.
• Pilot deployments before full rollout to ensure stability and performance.

Database Administration

• Administer Postgres databases including maintenance tasks, schema updates, quarterly recovery checks, and access management.

Process Improvement & Mentorship

• Assist in developing and improving platform processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and act in a deputised capacity within the team.
• Maintain system documentation and contribute to knowledge base.

Essential Skills & Experience Required

Technical Skills

• Linux command line and Bash scripting
• Postgres database administration
• Ansible for deployment automation
• Xen Orchestra VM creation and management
• PHP and Java configuration (including YAML files)
• Cron job scheduling and automation
• Microsoft Active Directory integration
• NHS intergration experience Patient Portal

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements