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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.

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91
Salary range
£45k – £113k
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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 – £113k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 145 priced listings posted in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

Salary visibility
33% of listings advertise a salary.
By seniority
£k base
Mid
45
91
40 jobs
Senior
55
120
64 jobs
Lead
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139
12 jobs
Skills & tools

What hiring managers ask for

% of 182 listings posted in the last 12 months that mention each skill, extracted from job descriptions.

CI/CD
71%
Terraform
70%
Kubernetes
58%
Python
49%
AWS
47%
Infrastructure as Code
34%
Azure
31%
Docker
29%
Grafana
22%
Prometheus
21%
Linux
21%
Bash
18%
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

91 live roles

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Senior Platform Engineer - VMware Cloud Foundation

This role involves designing, building, and supporting secure VMware Cloud Foundation platforms within a high-security defence environment. The engineer will lead technical delivery, integrate hybrid cloud components, and drive automation and continuous improvement across the platform estate. Emphasis is placed on secure SDDC design, virtualisation, and collaboration with project teams to deliver resilient infrastructure solutions.

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler Somerset, United Kingdom £650 – £750 pd
Hybrid Contract Clearance Required

Senior Platform Engineer

This role involves designing and maintaining secure, scalable Azure cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code, managing Kubernetes and containerised workloads, and building CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid, reliable software delivery. The engineer will collaborate with development teams to improve platform reliability, automate operations, and drive cloud best practices. A key focus is on enhancing developer experience and shaping the evolution of a growing fintech platform.

REVYBE IT RECRUITMENT LIMITED London, United Kingdom £75,000 – £100,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent

Lead Platform Engineer

This role involves leading the regional execution of platform releases, managing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring compliance and reliability for global platforms deployed in the UK. The engineer will provide technical leadership in incident response, platform operations, and change management, while acting as a bridge between global and UK teams. Key responsibilities include overseeing Kubernetes-based environments, driving continuous improvement in deployment and testing processes, and maintaining platform stability through robust monitoring and risk governance.

TransUnion Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

AI Platform Engineer - Cambridge

Design and build scalable back-end services and APIs to support AI/LLM-powered features. Develop and maintain infrastructure for deploying, monitoring, and scaling AI models in production. Build RAG pipelines, agentic workflows, and prompt/conversation systems. Collaborate with data, product, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Implement CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and observability for AI-driven services. Own the full lifecycle: experimentation, prototyping, and production deployment.

Nextech Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £55,000 – £65,000 pa

Lead Platform Engineer

As a Lead Platform Engineer, you will design and build secure, scalable cloud platforms for major UK public sector organisations. Your responsibilities include improving cloud infrastructure, building Infrastructure as Code, supporting container platforms, developing CI/CD pipelines, and providing technical leadership to engineering teams.

Searchability NS&D London, United Kingdom £80,000 – £105,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Data Platform Engineer

Your new companyYou will be working for a large, well-known organisation who are a powerhouse within their industry.Your new roleOur client are looking for a Data Platform Engineer to support the design, operation and improvement of our cloud‑based data platforms....

Hays Technology Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) / Platform Engineer

This role involves designing, building, and securing cloud-native platforms on GCP with a focus on Kubernetes, Terraform, and Python-based automation. The engineer will ensure high availability, reliability, and security of production systems supporting AI-driven applications, while improving CI/CD pipelines and operational tooling. It's a hands-on position emphasizing automation, incident response, and collaboration with development teams in a hybrid work environment.

Adecco London, City And County Of the City Of London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Contract

Senior Platform DevOps Engineer

This role involves designing, deploying, and operating Kubernetes-based platforms and services, with a focus on production reliability, security, and operational ownership. You'll manage deployments using Helm and Terraform, support live machine learning workloads in production, and collaborate across engineering teams to improve platform practices. The position emphasizes end-to-end system ownership and enhancing operational maturity in a real-world AI and data-driven environment.

Guidant Global London, City And County Of the City Of London, United Kingdom £550 – £800 pd
Hybrid Permanent
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Where this role is hiring

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

London

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27 open

Manchester

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5 open

Milton Keynes

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4 open

Leeds

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3 open

Glasgow

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2 open

Bristol

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2 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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