Senior Platform Engineer (we have office locations in Cambridge, Leeds and London) London

Genomics England – Senior Platform Engineer

Genomics England enables genomic medicine and research at national scale. We deliver whole‑genome sequencing, data sharing, and software systems that transform healthcare.

Job Description

As a Senior Platform Engineer you will design, build and optimise cloud infrastructure on AWS. You will innovate, collaborate with DevOps teams, and drive automation to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient platforms.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with DevOps teams to drive automation, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Own and enhance cloud‑based infrastructure on AWS, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability.
• Develop, maintain, and optimise 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 cloud governance frameworks, including security, cost management, and compliance policies.
• Build reusable platform components, templates, and standards to accelerate application delivery while maintaining 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 an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives.

Skills & Experience

• Experience with AWS; certifications are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Terraform for infrastructure automation.
• Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
• Desirable experience with a Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE).
• Deep understanding of cloud governance principles, cost optimisation, tagging strategies, and security best practices in multi‑account AWS environments.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
• Proficiency in scripting and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Experience collaborating in a DevOps or squad‑based culture.

Qualifications & Benefits

• Salary: £76,500+ (based on experience).
• Benefits: 30 days’ holiday, remote working options, flexible working arrangements, maternity and paternity leave, defined contribution pension, life assurance, learning budget, employee recognition programme, subsidised gym membership, free Headspace account, Employee Assistance Programme.

Equal Opportunity

Genomics England is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion best practice. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, or other protected characteristics.

Closing Date

Tuesday 27th January @ 23:00 (UK time)