Platform Engineer (Platform Academy) - Belfast

At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together.

We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration.

Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger.

Job Description – Platform (DevOps) Academy – Belfast 

We are launching the latest edition of our DevOps Academy starting in March 2026 in Belfast (Northern Ireland).

You don't need to have experience as a DevOps Engineer to join the Academy – what we expect from you is a strong interest in DevOps and willingness to learn.

By joining the program, you will start 6-8 weeks of training (internal and external), you will be introduced to the system of work in Kainos and equipped with a package of new knowledge, you will be ready to start working in one of our projects.

As a Platform Engineer (DevOps), you will be responsible for helping to automate, build and support modern digital service platforms using public cloud technology. You will be continually learning about new technologies, approaches and industry best practices all whilst being mentored and coached by talented colleagues who will help you learn and grow. 

What to expect as a Platform Engineer (DevOps) joining the Academy?

• 6-8 weeks training program – internal and external training on:
• Containerisation and container orchestration tools, including Docker, Kubernetes.
• Tools for automating the configuration of cloud services, e.g. Terraform.
• Agile software development methodologies and helpful tools and best practices (Scrum, Jenkins, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery).
• Cloud environments such as AWS, Microsoft Azure.
• Version control systems

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Working as part of a team – You will work alongside colleagues in engineering, testing, consulting, product management, and security capabilities to build, test and deploy software of the highest quality.
• You will assist in using the latest technologies to extract maximum user and business benefit.
• You will work with and learn from your colleagues fostering an open and inclusive DevOps culture.
• As your confidence grows, you will increasingly be contributing your views to ensure that services are scalable, secure, reliable, and performant.
• Getting services into production is just the beginning with the fun truly starting when real users start interacting with the service you have built. 
• You will assist in ensuring services are available, secure and performant as you actively make recommendations for continuous improvement.

Our requirements:

We all work in teams here in Kainos – a proven ability of strong team skills, including taking direction from others, is crucial.

Proven experience in:

• Working with Linux/ Unix operating systems.
• Using scripting languages to automate tasks. 
• Troubleshooting and technical support experience is ideal.
• Conducting root-cause analysis to understand the genesis of a problem.
• The theory of how Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CICD) techniques can be used to build, test, and deploy software.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary 
• 8 weeks of training starting in March 2026
• Company share scheme plan
• 35 days’ holiday (27 days’ vacation and 8 bank holidays)
• Private healthcare (medical and dental cover)
• Refer-a-friend scheme (£3000)
• Home office set up cover - (£150 desk, £175 office chair)
• Access to further online training

Please note, though we work flexibly the successful DevOps Engineers are to be based in Northern Ireland due to the location of this role.

At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive.   We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are.   We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field. 

Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out. 

We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.