Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Hybrid, with a minimum of 20% in the Oxford office per month
About Us:
We’re Nominet – a world-leading domain name registry operating at the heart of the UK internet. While we're best known for running .UK domains, our DNS expertise also underpins critical internet infrastructure that government services, including the NHS, rely on.
As a public benefit company, our work has a positive impact on society. We’ve donated millions to projects that use technology to improve people’s lives and have committed to delivering £60m worth of support over the next three years.
The Role:
As a Platform Engineer, you will support, maintain and enhance Nominet’s private cloud platforms, including core data centres, globally distributed edge sites and the resilient networks connecting them.
You will work across the full technology stack, from hardware and networking through to containerisation, balancing day-to-day operational support with project work. You will also help develop automation tools and deployment pipelines to keep our platforms secure, consistent and reliable.
Working closely with other engineers, you will contribute to the continued evolution of our Platform-as-a-Service offering and the critical infrastructure supporting the UK’s internet services.
What You'll Be Doing:
About You:
Nice to have:
What to expect next:
1st stage: Introduction call with a member of the TA team (30-45 mins)
2nd stage: Hiring manager interview (60 mins)
3rd stage: Onsite interview (Technical Task 90 mins)
Our Values:
Our people make things happen, but our values are our compass as a company, guiding our day-to-day work and building our culture. They reflect that we're strongest when we're proactive and pull together, while underlining the importance of a "glass half full" mindset and aiming to keep things simple for success.
What We Offer:
Diversity Statement:
We're passionate about creating a workplace where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered. Somewhere we can benefit from all forms of diversity and discover the true value in our differences. If there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.
Security Statement:
Nominet is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of the internet and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment by participating in the relevant security and screening processes. All roles working for Nominet will be subject to a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. Some roles, due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance.
Please note Nominet is unable to provide visa sponsorship or relocation support for this position.
Nominet is the custodian of the UK’s national domain name registry.
Since 1996, we have underpinned critical national infrastructure, provided domain name services, and been a force for good in the UK’s digital economy and the global internet community.
Through our work and the projects we support, we aim to create positive societal impact; transforming lives by shaping a safer, more interconnected and inclusive world.
