We're looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to join our Cloud Platform team and help shape the future of our cloud platform. In this role, you'll design, build, and evolve platform capabilities that power scalable, secure, and highly reliable cloud solutions. You'll apply strong platform engineering principles to create automated, reusable, and self‑service solutions that improve developer experience and enable teams to deliver faster and more consistently.
Responsibilities
- Drive high‑quality platform design and engineering standards
- Enable automation, reliability, and cost optimisation at scale
- Embed best practices that simplify and standardise how we build and run services
- Mentor and support engineers, influencing technical direction and collaborating across teams to deliver high‑quality, cloud‑native solutions aligned with HL goals
Qualifications
- Extensive experience with public cloud services and cloud‑native architectures, including networking, security, and governance
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for complex automation workflows
- Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker), and orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes)
- Deep understanding of cloud security frameworks, identity management, and compliance standards (e.g., ISO, SOC, GDPR)
- Proven ability to design scalable, resilient, and cost‑efficient cloud solutions in enterprise environments
- Strong analytical skills to resolve complex technical challenges and make strategic decisions
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to a range of stakeholders
- Experience mentoring or supporting the development of other engineers
Benefits
- Full‑time role, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Discretionary annual bonus and annual pay review
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a 1‑day additional Christmas closure
- Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday
- Flexible working options available, including hybrid working (2‑3 days in the office, remote flexibility)
- Enhanced parental leave
- Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution
- Income protection and life insurance (4× salary core level of cover)
- Private medical insurance and health care cash plans – including optical, dental, and outpatient care
- Health screening programme
- Help@hand – confidential support including mental health counselling and remote GP access
- Wellhub – unlimited access to fitness providers and wellness coach sessions
- Variety of travel‑to‑work schemes with bike storage and shower facilities
- In‑house barista and deli serving subsidised coffee and sandwiches
- Two paid volunteering days per year (available to select during our annual benefits window in November)
Location
Paddington Central, 4 Kingdom Street – a modern workspace with excellent transport links, including Paddington Station and the Elizabeth Line. The role supports a hybrid model with 2‑3 days in the office.
Senior Platform Engineer in Bristol employer: Hargreaves Lansdown
As a Senior Platform Engineer at our innovative Cloud Platform team, you'll be part of a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and creativity. We offer competitive benefits, including professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career, all while working in a location that fosters a vibrant tech community. Join us to make a meaningful impact in shaping the future of cloud solutions.
