Senior Technical Implementation Engineer (United Kingdom)
Second Front Systems · Remote · United Kingdom, London and Surrounding Areas ·
COMPENSATION
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- Senior level role
- Hybrid remote (UK)
- Kubernetes expertise
- DV clearance required
- £90k-£110k salary
Join Second Front Systems as a Senior Technical Implementation Engineer to drive the deployment of the Game Warden platform. You will manage end-to-end technical implementations in secure cloud environments for UK government and NATO clients.
Acting as the primary technical contact, you will work independently to resolve complex deployment challenges. The role involves close collaboration with US-based teams and direct engagement with senior stakeholders to ensure delivery excellence.
What you'll do
- Manage full lifecycle of technical implementations from scoping to live deployment
- Serve as primary technical point of contact for UK customers
- Provide hands-on Kubernetes expertise for configuration and troubleshooting
- Coordinate technical requirements across Product, Engineering, and Growth teams
- Improve processes and tooling based on direct customer feedback
- Develop UK-specific deployment patterns and documentation
- Use AI tools like Claude and Gemini to accelerate debugging and research
What you'll need
- 5+ years in technical implementation, DevOps, or related engineering
- Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, Keycloak, and container orchestration
- Experience in UK defence tech, SaaS, or cloud-based environments
- Knowledge of UK government security frameworks like JSP 604
- Multi-cloud experience with AWS, Azure, and GCP
- Proficiency with Git, JIRA, and project management tools
- Eligibility for Developed Vetting (DV) clearance
- UK nationality or qualifying dual nationality with residency history
Nice to have
- Active DV clearance
- Relevant certifications such as CKA, AWS, or Azure
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Stack
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- Keycloak
- AWS
- Azure
- GCP
- Git
- JIRA
- Claude
- Gemini
How you'll work
- Hybrid remote based in the UK
- Frequent travel to customer and partner sites
- Full-time permanent position
- No visa sponsorship available
What you get
- Salary between £90,000 and £110,000
- Private healthcare including medical, dental, and optical
- Pension scheme with employer contribution
- Wellness perks for fitness and mental health
- Equity incentive plan and discretionary bonuses
- Technology and home-office stipend
- Annual professional development budget
- Flexible paid time off plus UK public holidays
- Enhanced parental leave
- Travel expenses covered
Hiring process
- Click Apply for This Job button
- Complete the application form
- Applications reviewed on a rolling basis