Genomics England is a global leader in enabling genomic medicine and research, focused on creating a world where everyone benefits from genomic healthcare. Building on the 100,000 Genomes Project, we support the NHS’s world‑first national whole genome sequencing service and run the growing National Genomic Research Library, alongside delivering numerous major genomics initiatives. By connecting research and clinical care at national scale, we enable immediate healthcare benefits and advances for the future. Our mission is to provide the evidence and digital systems so that by 2035 genomics could play a role in up to half of all healthcare interactions, whilst securing the UK’s position as the best place to discover, prove and benefit from genomic innovations. We are accelerating our impact and working with patients, doctors, scientists, government and industry to improve genomic testing, and help researchers access the health data and technology they need to make new medical discoveries and create more effective, targeted medicines for everybody. Behind the Healthcare and Research outcomes, Genomics England delivers through designing, developing and operating complex healthcare software systems. We're on the cusp of big changes with the real prospect of genomics becoming the fabric of everyday healthcare through the lifetime - from birth to old age. Job Description Platform Engineer - AWS Cloud Platform Team Are you a Platform Engineer who is passionate about automation, AWS cloud technology, and solving complex engineering challenges? At Genomics England, we're hiring a Core Level Platform Engineer to help design, build and optimise our AWS cloud platform using modern automation and infrastructure tooling. This role sits in our high impact Cloud Platform Team within our Scalable Tech business service; the team currently consists of 6 to 7 Cloud Platform Engineers and forms part of our Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE). We own and operate the AWS Organisation and Landing Zone and are responsible for designing, implementing and promoting cloud best practices across our 100+ in house engineering community. Engineers in the CCoE are responsible for hands on technical, end to end delivery of platform improvements and initiatives. As a Platform Engineer in the team, you will also be expected to contribute to the Engineering Chapter through enablement, coaching and strategy, working closely with your team and the wider engineering community across the business to help Genomics England build a future‑ready cloud platform that will stand the test of time. This is an engineering role in a truly mission‑critical environment, ensuring our platforms are scalable, secure, and efficient. From fine‑tuning CI/CD pipelines to proactively automating solutions, your knowledge and expertise will really shape the future of our technology; we believe strongly 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. Provide in‑hours support to fellow Platform Engineers with day‑to‑day changes to our codebase. Develop and maintain Engineering Golden Path templates and contribute to engineering enablement across the wider organisation. Own and enhance cloud‑based infrastructure on AWS, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability. Develop, maintain, and optimise CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD, alongside Terraform and Ansible for infrastructure automation. 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 organisation 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: Minimum 2 years' experience as a Platform Engineer, Cloud Engineer or similar role within a DevOps environment. A minimum of 2 years' commercial experience with AWS. Relevant certifications would be an advantage. A minimum of 2 years' experience with Terraform for infrastructure automation. Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet. Desirable experience working within an organisation with a Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE). Understanding of cloud governance principles, including cost optimisation, tagging strategies, and security best practices in multi‑account AWS environments. An interest in enabling and mentoring application teams in cloud best practices, promoting a self‑service model while maintaining architectural and operational standards. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, particularly GitLab CI/CD, and DevOps best practices. Proficiency in scripting, including Python, alongside Infrastructure as Code(IaC)practices to automate deployments, optimise infrastructure and support CI/CD pipelines. Qualifications Qualifications are not mandatory. However, AWS, Terraform or automation certifications are welcomed and would be considered an advantage. Computer Science or Relevant Engineering Degree as a recent Graduate would also be beneficial (though not a requirement) Additional Information Being an integral part of such a meaningful mission is extremely rewarding in itself, but in order to support our people, we’re continually improving our benefits package. We pride ourselves on investing in our people and supporting them to achieve their career goals, as well as offering a benefits package including: Generous Leave: 30 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays, plus additional leave for long service, and also the option to apply for up to 30 days of remote working abroad annually (approval required). Family‑Friendly: Blended working arrangements, flexible working, enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave benefits. Pension
Platform Engineer - AWS (we have office locations in Cambridge, Leeds andLondon) employer: Genomics England
Genomics England is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation in the field of healthcare technology. With generous leave policies, flexible working arrangements, and a strong commitment to employee development, we empower our team members to achieve their career aspirations while contributing to meaningful projects that impact lives. Our inclusive culture and focus on well-being ensure that every employee feels valued and supported, making Genomics England a truly rewarding place to work.
