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Cloud Platform Engineer (Azure & OpenShift) - SC Clearance

IBM • Manchester, Greater Manchester

Salary

£64k – £64k

Posted

23 October 2026

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

IBM is hiring a Cloud Platform Engineer (Azure & OpenShift) - SC Clearance in Manchester, a it role advertised as contract. The advertised salary is £64k – £64k. IBM holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Introduction At IBM Consulting UK FutureNow, you'll build a career at the forefront of hybrid cloud and AI, working with leading clients across the public and private sectors. You'll collaborate with top industry professionals, gain hands on experience with cutting edge technologies, and deliver solutions that create real business impact. From day one, you'll work on meaningful, high profile programmes that stretch your skills and accelerate your growth. We invest heavily in you-supporting cont…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: IBM — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £64k – £64k
How this salary compares: about 13% above the £56,829 median across 1,430 it roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Similar roles nearby: 42 other live it roles in Manchester — browse them
Posted: 23 October 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

About this sector

IT and technology roles are one of the most consistently sponsored categories in the UK. Software engineers, data scientists, cloud architects, DevOps specialists, and cybersecurity professionals are in demand across finance, retail, the public sector, and specialist tech firms. Many large IT employers maintain established sponsorship processes through their HR and talent teams.