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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.

Open roles
68
Salary range
£45k – £110k
Hiring companies
41
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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 193 UK listings priced in pounds in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

Salary visibility
41% of listings advertise a salary — up from 0% the year before.
By seniority
£k base
Mid
40
91
40 jobs
Senior
55
120
79 jobs
Lead
63
153
16 jobs
Director
57
125
5 jobs
Skills & tools

What hiring managers ask for

% of 161 listings posted in the last 12 months that mention each skill, extracted from job descriptions.

CI/CD
68%
Terraform
66%
Kubernetes
53%
Python
43%
AWS
40%
Azure
34%
Infrastructure as Code
34%
Linux
23%
Docker
22%
Bash
19%
Ansible
17%
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

68 live roles

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Senior Platform Engineer (Azure)

This role involves taking full technical ownership of a growing Azure cloud environment, designing and improving infrastructure, networking, identity, and security while driving automation and Infrastructure as Code adoption. The engineer will lead technical projects, implement governance and security controls using tools like Azure Policy and Defender, and support modern data platforms including Microsoft Fabric. It's a hands-on senior position focused on shaping cloud architecture and replacing legacy systems with scalable, automated solutions.

Yolk Recruitment Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF10 2AF, United Kingdom

Boomi Platform Engineer

Design, develop, and maintain enterprise integration solutions using the Boomi AtomSphere platform across critical business systems. Support and troubleshoot integrations involving cloud services, databases, and third-party applications including Salesforce. Work within a collaborative ITIL-aligned environment to deliver scalable, secure, and well-documented integration workflows.

Hays Technology Manchester, United Kingdom
Remote Contract

AI Platform Engineer

This role involves designing, building, and operating a cloud-native AI platform on Microsoft Azure, focusing on RAG pipelines, LLM orchestration, vector search, and production AI services. You will work closely with AI Engineering, DevOps, and Security teams to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable solutions.

The Portfolio Group Castle Baynard, City And County Of the City Of London, United Kingdom £80,000 – £100,000 pa

Principal Platform Engineer

This role involves leading the design and engineering of secure, scalable cloud platforms on AWS, with a strong focus on distributed systems and database technologies. The Principal Platform Engineer will define technical strategy, drive automation and operational excellence, and provide hands-on leadership across infrastructure and platform initiatives. A key responsibility is mentoring engineers while building resilient, cloud-native solutions using Terraform, Kafka, and distributed databases like Cassandra and ScyllaDB.

Sanderson London, United Kingdom £100,000 – £140,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent

Senior Platform Engineer

This role involves designing and maintaining secure, scalable cloud platforms on AWS using infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform. The engineer will lead technical workstreams, improve Kubernetes and CI/CD systems, and mentor junior team members within a public-sector digital transformation environment. Emphasis is placed on platform reliability, automation, and secure engineering practices.

Searchability NS&D Telford, TF3 4HB, United Kingdom £85,000 – £95,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Analytics Platform Engineer

This role involves designing, building, testing, and evolving scalable analytics platforms to support mission-critical solutions. You'll work on cloud migration, data management, and provide hands-on engineering support to Data Scientists and MLOps teams, tackling complex technical challenges across a varied technology landscape.

Oscar Technology Cheltenham, United Kingdom £70,000 – £90,000 pa

DevOps Platform Engineer

This role involves hands-on management and scaling of Kubernetes clusters, database administration, and automation of infrastructure. The engineer will ensure high availability, security, and performance of critical systems while supporting global engineering teams.

Context Recruitment London, United Kingdom £90,000 – £100,000 pa

Azure Platform Engineer

This role involves building and maintaining a secure, well-governed Azure environment, focusing on platform health, operational readiness, and making complex Azure services easy to adopt. You'll work hands-on with Azure serverless and PaaS services, infrastructure-as-code, and scripting, while also documenting and aligning with security requirements.

Picture More W1K1Ab, United Kingdom £85,000 – £90,000 pa
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Hiring locations

Where this role is hiring

The locations with the most live listings for this role today.

London

Location
19 open

Manchester

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7 open

Nottingham

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2 open

Birmingham

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1 open

Glasgow

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1 open

Edinburgh

Location
1 open
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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