Jobs in London - Senior Platform Engineer (we have office locations in Cambridge, Leeds and London) • UK

Company: Genomics England

UK

Job DescriptionAre you passionate about automation, cloud technology, and solving complex engineering challenges? As a Senior Platform Engineer at Genomics England, you’ll have the opportunity to design, build, and optimise innovative cloud infrastructure using AWS and the latest automation tools, you won’t just maintain systems - you’ll innovate, collaborate, and drive meaningful change! In this role, you’ll work in a high-impact environment, ensuring our platforms are scalable, secure, and efficient. From fine-tuning CI/CD pipelines to proactively automating solutions, your expertise will shape the future of our technology. We believe in empowering engineers, fostering an inclusive culture, and giving you the autonomy to make a real impact. Everyday responsibilities include: Collaborate with a supportive DevOps team to drive automation, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Own and enhance cloud-based infrastructure on AWS, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability. Develop, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, and GitLab CI/CD. Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate deployments and reduce manual effort.Contribute to the development and enforcement of cloud governance frameworks, including security, cost management, and compliance policies across teams.Support the wider organization in cloud adoption by building reusable platform components, templates, and standards that accelerate application team delivery while maintaining platform consistency. Proactively monitor system performance, identify potential issues, and introduce automation for resilience. Troubleshoot and debug platform issues, ensuring seamless operations and minimal downtime. Influence engineering decisions in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives. Skills and experience for success: Experience with AWS, with certifications being a plus. Strong knowledge of Terraform for infrastructure automation. Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.Desirable experience working within organisations with the Concept of a Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE).Strong understanding of cloud governance principles, including cost optimization, tagging strategies, and security best practices in multi-account AWS environments.Experience enabling and mentoring application teams in cloud best practices, promoting a self-service model while maintaining architectural and operational standards. Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices. Proficiency in scripting and working with Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Experience collaborating in a DevOps or squad-based culture.