DevOps Engineer - Lead Track, AI-Native

BC Platforms; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BC Platforms is seeking a motivated DevOps engineer to design, build, and operate scalable cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines from a remote UK base. You will automate deployments, improve reliability, security, and observability while supporting cross-country teams.

You will also mentor teammates and grow into a DevOps leadership role, leveraging AI-native tooling and modern practices. Start date is September 2026, with a permanent, full-time arrangement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in DevOps, platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, or related fields.
• Strong hands-on AWS experience and familiarity with Azure.
• Expertise with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK).
• Solid Linux, Git, and production systems administration skills.
• Experience developing automation solutions in Python or similar languages.
• Experience running and securing production environments.
• AI-native working style with regular use of tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, or similar.
• Excellent written communication and documentation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Build and operate scalable cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines
• Automate deployments, operational processes, and developer workflows
• Improve platform reliability, security, and observability
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate engineering delivery and reduce manual effort
• Support and mentor teammates while growing into a DevOps leadership position

Skills

DevOps experience

Cloud infrastructure

Automation proficiency

Python scripting

Documentation

Production systems administration

Tools

AWS

Azure

Terraform

CloudFormation

CDK

Git

GitHub Copilot

Cursor

Claude Code

Kubernetes

Job description

Be part of a team powering global healthcare data and analytics!

Are you a DevOps engineer with a passion for life sciences and technology?

Location: UK

Work Mode: Remote

Compensation: Competitive salary

Start date: September 2026

Working time: Full-time

Employment type: Permanent

Reporting to: VP Product Technology & Platform

Why we'd love to work with you

We are looking for a technically strong DevOps engineer who wants to grow into a leadership role by delivering results first. You will help shape the future of our cloud platform, improve developer productivity, and support healthcare innovations that positively impact patients worldwide

3 reasons to join us

• Be part of a global company shaping the future of precision medicine
• Collaborate with cross-country, multicultural teams on impactful projects
• Enjoy autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to make a measurable impact on healthcare innovation

What you will do

• Build and operate scalable cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines
• Automate deployments, operational processes, and developer workflows
• Improve platform reliability, security, and observability
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate engineering delivery and reduce manual effort
• Support and mentor teammates while growing into a DevOps leadership position

Your team will include

• Product engineering teams across multiple countries
• Platform, security, data, and cloud specialists
• Cross-functional stakeholders supporting healthcare and life sciences solutions

As the team grows, this role is expected to become a key technical and leadership position within the DevOps function

Your roadmap in this role

Within 6 months

• Stabilize active DevOps initiatives and accelerate delivery velocity
• Identify opportunities for automation and operational improvements

Within a year

• Deliver highly automated, reliable, and observable deployment processes
• Significantly reduce operational toil through automation and AI-native practices

What makes you a strong fit

• 3+ years of experience in DevOps, platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, or related fields
• Strong hands-on AWS experience and familiarity with Azure
• Expertise with infrastructure as code, including Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK
• Solid Linux, Git, and production systems administration skills
• Experience developing automation solutions in Python or similar languages
• Experience running and securing production environments
• AI-native working style with regular use of tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, or similar
• Excellent written communication and documentation capabilities

You’ll stand out if you have

• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration
• Experience in regulated environments such as healthcare, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001, or SOC 2
• AWS certifications

Ready to make a difference in healthcare?

BC Platforms is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BC Platforms accelerates medical innovation and improves health outcomes through advanced technology, AI-powered analytics, and global healthcare data. Trusted by leading life sciences and healthcare organizations, we help turn real-world data into faster, better-informed decisions for drug development and precision medicine.