Graduate Platform Engineer

LA International; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK technology company is seeking a Graduate Platform Automation Engineer to support the development and maintenance of automated infrastructure. You will work within the Platform Engineering team, contributing to automated services and CI/CD pipelines. Ideal candidates will have a recent degree in a relevant field and a passion for IT systems. This role offers hands-on experience with DevOps practices and cloud technologies.

Qualifications

• Recent degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Server environments.
• Basic understanding of scripting or programming (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Exposure to containerization or virtualization technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation scripts and playbooks using Ansible.
• Support and troubleshoot complex Microsoft-based infrastructure environments.
• Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives using tools like Terraform and Ansible.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration skills

Communication skills

Curiosity and eagerness to learn

Education

Recent degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Microsoft Windows Server

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Job description

Overview

As a Graduate Platform Automation Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the development, deployment, and maintenance of automated infrastructure and platform services that underpin reliable, scalable, and efficient software delivery. Working within the Platform Engineering team, you''ll contribute to the adoption of infrastructure-as-code (IaC), enhance CI/CD pipelines, and help streamline operations through automation. This role offers hands-on experience with modern DevOps practices, cloud technologies, and scripting—giving you the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers, tackle real-world problems, and help build robust, self-service platforms for internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining automation scripts and playbooks using Ansible
• Supporting and troubleshooting complex Microsoft-based infrastructure environments
• Contributing to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives using tools like Terraform and Ansible
• Collaborating with senior engineers to implement automation solutions that enhance reliability and efficiency
• Assisting internal teams with platform services, tooling support, and incident resolution
• Documenting processes, configurations, and automation workflows clearly and accurately
• Participating in security-related projects and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards

Education & Experience Requirements

• A recent degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an eagerness to understand how systems operate
• A passion for exploring and learning about complex IT systems and infrastructure
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Server environments
• A basic understanding of scripting or programming (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash)
• Exposure to containerization or virtualization technologies
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
• A proactive, curious mindset and a willingness to learn and grow