Lead Cloud Platform Engineer

Bupa

. Lead the design, build and evolution of cloud-based platforms and infrastructure .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeStaines • United KingdomSenior💰 £74,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cloud platform engineering, focusing on automation, security, and performance. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cloud Platform EngineeringAutomation and Continuous ImprovementMentoring EngineersDeployment and Monitoring ToolsSecurity and Reliability in Cloud Environments

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Hard Skills

Cloud PlatformsPlatform EngineeringInfrastructure AutomationScripting LanguagesProgramming Languages

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationProactive Problem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

AzureAWSGCPPowerShellPython

Industry Keywords

Best PracticesService QualityIncident ResponseInternal StandardsRegulatory Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, build and evolution of cloud-based platforms and infrastructure
Set technical direction and support best practices for platform engineering
Ensure systems are secure, reliable and scalable
Drive automation and continuous improvement of platform services
Collaborate with engineering, security and operations teams
Support application delivery by providing robust platform capabilities
Monitor performance and respond to incidents to maintain service quality
Coach and support other engineers, sharing knowledge and guidance
Ensure solutions align with internal standards and regulatory requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience working with cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS or GCP)
Expertise in platform engineering, infrastructure and automation
Experience leading or mentoring engineers
Confidence working with deployment, monitoring and configuration tools
Knowledge of scripting or programming languages (e.g. Python, PowerShell or similar)
Understanding of security, reliability and performance in cloud environments
Clear communication and ability to work with a range of stakeholders
Proactive, solution-focused approach

Benefits

Comp & perks

10% bonus
25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available
Various other benefits and online discounts
Viva global wellbeing programme
Flexible working
Family-friendly benefits