Platform Engineer

Who are PortSwigger

PortSwigger exists to enable the world to secure the web. We build the tools practitioners trust, the knowledge that trains security professionals, and a community that makes anyone who cares about security better, so anyone can make the internet safer. Our products are crafted with care, backed by deep research, and we lead through generous innovation: winning by setting the bar higher and sharing what we create, turning commercial success into wider positive impact.

Our culture didn't happen by accident, it was built deliberately, and it's something we protect with the same care we put into everything we make. We default to trust — brilliant people doing brilliant work, free from micromanagement. We aim for excellence, and we do it with care; performance and compassion go hand in hand. Joy, mastery and purpose belong together here and if the work stops feeling good, we take that seriously.

We use AI across every team as a professional default and invest in the tools that make that possible - not an optional extra, but a genuine part of how we approach work and make better decisions.

The Technology tribe builds and runs the platforms, systems and tools that power everything at PortSwigger. From technical direction to day-to-day reliability, they shape the foundation that helps our products shine and our teams move fast with confidence.

They embed secure-by-default thinking into everything we do. From managing risk to protecting our systems and data, they take ownership of keeping PortSwigger safe as the company scales.

They work hand in hand with Product and Engineering to make smart pragmatic architectural choices. Whether it's levelling up our platforms, simplifying how teams ship or solving hard cross-cutting problems, they make it easier for Swiggers to deliver incredible work at scale.

Join Technology if you want to build the systems that help every Swigger work faster, safer and smarter.

What you'll be doing

• Designing and operating cloud-native infrastructure across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Building and maintaining containerised environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Implementing infrastructure as code using tools such as AWS CDK or equivalent.
• Developing and improving CI/CD pipelines to enable safe, frequent delivery.
• Automating manual processes to reduce toil and improve system resilience.
• Operating and scaling distributed systems with reliability and observability in mind.
• Collaborating closely with product engineering teams to provide robust platform capabilities.
• Sharing knowledge, reviewing work, and contributing to a high-performance engineering culture.

Requirements

• Solid experience in a Platform, Infrastructure, DevOps, SRE, or similar role.
• Strong hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Solid Linux foundations and systems-level problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container-based architectures.
• Proficiency in infrastructure as code (e.g., AWS CDK, Terraform, or similar).
• Experience designing and operating CI/CD pipelines.
• A track record of scaling systems and reducing operational overhead through automation.
• A pragmatic mindset with strong decision-making capability.
• Clear, collaborative communication and openness to feedback.

Benefits

Why Join PortSwigger?

PortSwigger is a place to do the best work of your career and be yourself while doing it. We combine high expectations with high support, creating a culture where deep thinkers and collaborative builders who share early and invite input can thrive.

We believe in rewarding people generously and offer excellent salaries, based on individual skills and contributions.

Purpose and Culture

• A product with global reach and purpose (Burp Suite helps the world to secure the web)
• A culture of radical candour, autonomy, and continuous learning
• A supportive environment designed to help you grow and do meaningful work
• Real ownership and a voice in what gets built and how
• We foster an inclusive and high-performance culture with a focus on work-life balance
• You’ll be part of a humble, supportive, and fun team that values collaboration, humour, and a strong sense of belonging
• You'll join a team built with intent: people chosen not just for individual capability but for how they complement each other. We think carefully about who belongs in the same room, and the team you join will reflect that
  
  

Financial and Well-being Benefits

• 8% employer pension contribution
• Share options (discretionary)
• Private medical insurance, provided through Bupa with same day virtual GP appointments
• Life assurance: 4x salary
• Income protection: full pay for first 6 months of incapacity followed by 75% of salary plus pension contribution
• 33 days including public holidays, with the ability to buy and sell additional holidays.
• Regular team events, including memorable summer and winter parties
• Our working hours are flexible, with core hours from 9am to 4pm

Ready to Apply?

We care more about mindset and potential than perfect CVs. If you’re excited by the idea of product-focused engineering and a high-trust, high-autonomy culture, we want to hear from you.