Platform Engineer Jobs

Engineers who design, build, and manage the cloud infrastructure that powers modern applications. A critical role in ensuring scalability, reliability, and security in the cloud.

Open roles
55
Salary range
£45k – £110k
Hiring companies
38

Platform Engineers are at the heart of cloud computing, responsible for designing, building, and managing the cloud infrastructure that underpins modern applications. They work closely with development teams to ensure that applications are scalable, reliable, and secure. Companies ranging from scaleups to the larger consultancies rely on Platform Engineers to optimise their cloud environments, whether on AWS, Azure, or GCP. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud platforms, automation tools, and DevOps practices.

What the role does

Inside the role of a Platform Engineer

A typical week for a Platform Engineer is a mix of infrastructure design, deployment, and maintenance, with a focus on automation and optimisation.

  1. 01
    Design and implement cloud infrastructure solutions.
  2. 02
    Automate deployment and management processes using CI/CD pipelines.
  3. 03
    Monitor and optimise system performance and security.
  4. 04
    Collaborate with development teams to integrate cloud services.
  5. 05
    Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues.
  6. 06
    Stay updated with the latest cloud technologies and best practices.
Salary on the board

£45k – £110k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 238 UK listings priced in pounds in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

Salary visibility
45% of listings advertise a salary — up from 0% the year before.
By seniority
£k base
Junior
33
65
6 jobs
Mid
42
90
44 jobs
Senior
55
116
100 jobs
Lead
61
138
23 jobs
Director
57
138
6 jobs
Skills & tools

What hiring managers ask for

% of 237 listings posted in the last 12 months that mention each skill, extracted from job descriptions.

CI/CD
68%
Terraform
67%
Kubernetes
51%
Python
42%
AWS
38%
Azure
36%
Infrastructure as Code
35%
Linux
22%
Docker
20%
Bash
17%
DevOps
16%
PowerShell
16%
Career ladder

From Junior to Principal

A typical UK progression for platform engineers. Years are guidance — strong people move faster, and many senior folks sidestep into research, product or management.

  1. Level 1

    Junior Platform Engineer

    0–2 yrs

    Assists in the design and implementation of cloud infrastructure, focusing on learning and supporting more senior engineers.

  2. Level 2

    Platform Engineer

    2–5 yrs

    Takes ownership of specific cloud infrastructure components, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and secure.

  3. Level 3

    Senior Platform Engineer

    5–8 yrs

    Leads the design and implementation of complex cloud solutions, mentoring junior engineers and driving best practices.

  4. Level 4

    Principal Platform Engineer

    8+ yrs

    Strategises and oversees the entire cloud infrastructure, influencing company-wide cloud strategy and leading major initiatives.

Pathway

How to become a Platform Engineer

There's no single route, but most people follow some version of these steps.

  1. 1

    Learn Cloud Fundamentals

    Start by gaining a solid understanding of cloud computing principles and the major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP.

  2. 2

    Gain Practical Experience

    Work on real-world projects to design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure, focusing on automation and DevOps practices.

  3. 3

    Specialise in a Domain

    Choose a specific area such as security, DevOps, or cloud architecture to deepen your expertise and become a go-to resource.

  4. 4

    Lead Projects and Teams

    Take on leadership roles, leading the design and implementation of complex cloud solutions and mentoring junior engineers.

  5. 5

    Influence Company Strategy

    At the principal level, you will influence the company's cloud strategy, driving major initiatives and setting best practices.

Live jobs

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AWS Principal Platform Engineer (SC Clearance)

Yesterday

Appvia London £90,000 – £120,000 pa

Lead platform engineering engagements for a cloud consultancy's enterprise clients, from early solution design through delivery. Set technical direction, mentor platform engineers and consultants, and define reusable standards and patterns across AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform and CI/CD. Combines hands-on engineering, architecture and pre-sales consultancy.

Hybrid Permanent
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AWS Senior Platform Engineer (SC Eligible) – 1–2 Days a Month in Office

2 weeks ago

Appvia London £75,000 – £90,000 pa

Design, build and operate secure AWS platforms using Terraform, Kubernetes/EKS and CI/CD for public and private sector clients. You will own technical delivery in your area, create reusable modules and deployment patterns, and mentor less experienced engineers within multi-disciplinary consulting teams.

Hybrid Permanent

Platform Engineer

5 days ago

Sellick Partnership Nottinghamshire £400 pd

Day-to-day administration, maintenance and support of core IT infrastructure across Wintel, Linux and VMware, plus Azure tenant and cloud services. Manages Active Directory, SCCM, certificates, encrypted email and file shares, resolving complex incidents and monitoring performance against SLAs. Works with internal ICT teams and external service providers in a public sector environment, mentoring colleagues and supporting change delivery.

Hybrid Contract

Platform Engineer

3 weeks ago

Erin Associates Leicester £65,000 – £70,000 pa

Builds and maintains an internal developer platform spanning cloud and on-premises environments, working across Kubernetes, GitOps, infrastructure as code, CI/CD, observability and security. The role also involves creating self-service tooling and automation to help engineering teams deploy and operate software more quickly and reliably, with influence over how teams build and release.

Platform Engineer

3 weeks ago

Reperio Human Capital Dublin, Ireland £77,691 – £94,956 pa

Hands-on platform engineering role spanning cloud, CI/CD, architecture, IaC and containerised environments, with a notable focus on LLM infrastructure and AI design. You will optimise pipelines with a security-first mindset and automate using Terraform and Ansible, working with Kubernetes, AWS, Linux, SaaS and networking in a hybrid Dublin setup.

Hybrid

Platform Engineer

2 weeks ago

CPS Group Cardiff £45,000 – £55,000 pa

Hands-on role building and improving DevOps capabilities, CI/CD pipelines, automation and deployment processes across the software delivery lifecycle. Involves creating and managing environments, data and integrations, and working with development, delivery, infrastructure and governance teams. Technologies include Azure DevOps, cloud and on-prem infrastructure, virtualisation, containers, microservices, SQL and .NET.

Hybrid

Platform Engineer

2 weeks ago

Ncounter Corsham £650 – £750 pd

Hands-on contract role building and automating secure cloud platforms on Google Cloud Platform and Kubernetes within a Defence transformation programme. Involves designing scalable infrastructure, implementing CI/CD pipelines, supporting containerised applications and troubleshooting complex issues alongside architects, developers and security specialists.

On-site Contract Clearance Required

Platform Engineer (DevOps / MLOps Focus)

Last month

The Portfolio Group London £100,000 pa

Designs, builds and maintains cloud-native platform infrastructure for large-scale AI and ML workloads, with Kubernetes environments, Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD automation as core duties. Works closely with software, data and ML engineers to improve reliability, observability and deployment workflows, with Kubeflow and ML tooling listed as desirable.

FAQs

Common questions

  • Essential skills include a strong understanding of cloud platforms, automation tools, DevOps practices, and scripting languages like Python or Bash.

  • Gain practical experience, specialise in a domain, and take on leadership roles in cloud infrastructure projects. Continuous learning and staying updated with the latest technologies are also crucial.

  • A Principal Platform Engineer strategises and oversees the entire cloud infrastructure, influences company-wide cloud strategy, and leads major initiatives.

  • Salary ranges can vary widely based on experience, location, and company size. For more detailed information, refer to the salary section on this page.

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