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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.
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.
A typical week for a Platform Engineer is a mix of infrastructure design, deployment, and maintenance, with a focus on automation and optimisation.
Based on advertised midpoints across the 91 priced listings posted in the last 12 months. Base salary only.
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A typical UK progression for platform engineers. Years are guidance — strong people move faster, and many senior folks sidestep into research, product or management.
Assists in the design and implementation of cloud infrastructure, focusing on learning and supporting more senior engineers.
Takes ownership of specific cloud infrastructure components, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and secure.
Leads the design and implementation of complex cloud solutions, mentoring junior engineers and driving best practices.
Strategises and oversees the entire cloud infrastructure, influencing company-wide cloud strategy and leading major initiatives.
There's no single route, but most people follow some version of these steps.
Start by gaining a solid understanding of cloud computing principles and the major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Work on real-world projects to design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure, focusing on automation and DevOps practices.
Choose a specific area such as security, DevOps, or cloud architecture to deepen your expertise and become a go-to resource.
Take on leadership roles, leading the design and implementation of complex cloud solutions and mentoring junior engineers.
At the principal level, you will influence the company's cloud strategy, driving major initiatives and setting best practices.
This role involves designing and implementing data pipelines, optimizing SQL queries, and working with big data processing platforms like Spark and Databricks. You will contribute to cloud data platforms on Azure, AWS, or GCP, with a focus on data engineering and data modeling.
This role involves configuring and managing Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, working with Terraform for IaC, and using Databricks and Docker in a public sector environment. The position requires active SC clearance and a strong understanding of Azure cloud services and security scanning tools.
This role involves configuring and supporting secure integrations between Palantir Foundry and Databricks on AWS. Responsibilities include setting up and validating connectors, managing data access and governance, and troubleshooting issues across various AWS services and Databricks components.
This role involves building and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure, improving CI/CD pipelines, and supporting Kubernetes-based environments. You will work closely with software engineering teams to enhance platform reliability, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement in a modern cloud-native environment.
This role involves building and maintaining cloud-based platform infrastructure to support secure, scalable, and automated software delivery. The Platform Engineer will work across Azure environments, implement Infrastructure as Code, improve CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with development teams to enhance platform reliability and developer experience. The position supports a move toward serverless architectures and requires a strong focus on automation, observability, and compliance.
This role involves designing and building a self-service Internal Developer Platform, defining and maintaining golden path templates, and embedding security practices into CI/CD pipelines. You will collaborate with DevOps and development teams to improve deployment processes and ensure secure-by-default patterns.
As a Data Platform Engineer, you will design and maintain the core platform infrastructure, ensuring secure and reliable operation of tools like Dataiku, Soda, and Alation. You will work closely with data scientists and analysts to optimize platform performance, build automation, and enhance platform capabilities with AI and agentic technologies.
This role involves working on high-impact, mission-critical projects for Defence and National Security clients. You will be responsible for building and maintaining cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized applications using technologies like AWS, Azure, GCP, Terraform, and Kubernetes.
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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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