Intermediate Platform Engineer

cdlsoftware; Stockport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CDL is looking for an Intermediate Platform Engineer to join our Platform Engineering Squad 3. You will work with AWS to build, maintain and enhance cloud platforms using Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines and operational automation.

You will collaborate with engineering, architecture and security teams to deliver reliable, scalable and secure solutions while driving improvements in efficiency and user experience.

Qualifications

• Experience configuring and integrating cloud infrastructure services.
• Background in automation and modern engineering practices.
• Experience with AWS technologies and IaC, CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to improve efficiency and user experience.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain and enhance cloud platforms.
• Deliver platform capabilities that underpin critical business services.
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture and security teams.
• Utilize AI-assisted engineering tools to accelerate delivery and improve quality.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure

IaC

CI/CD

Automation

AWS

Platform engineering

Tools

AWS Technologies

Kiro

GitLab Duo

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Do you possess experience configuring and integrating cloud infrastructure services? Are you interested in improving efficiency and user experience through better performing applications? Would you like to be part of a collaborative engineering culture?

We are seeking an Intermediate Platform Engineer with a background in cloud infrastructure services, automation and modern engineering practices. You will work with AWS technologies to build, maintain and enhance cloud platforms through Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines and operational automation.

As a member of Platform Engineering Squad 3, you will be responsible for delivering and supporting platform capabilities that underpin critical business services. You will work closely with engineering, architecture and security teams to implement reliable, scalable and secure solutions while continually identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, automation and user experience.

You will also utilise modern AI-assisted engineering tools, including Kiro, GitLab Duo and Microsoft Copilot, to accelerate delivery, automate repetitive tasks, improve code quality and documentation, and enhance operational effectiveness. We are looking for engineers who are comfortable embracing emerging technologies and applying them pragmatically to solve real business and technical challenges.

About CDL

CDL is one of the UK’s leading software development houses, employing over 600 people at its campus in Stockport. It has a consistent history in the high-volume retail insurance sector. CDL has spearheaded developments in the aggregator, web and telematics space, including connected home, enrichment and self-service solutions. As a result, the company’s robust and innovative technologies have enabled its customers to thrive in the highly competitive UK insurance marketplace.

We have built a collaborative and creative culture,leveraging AI-driven solutions to enhance our products, processes and decision-making.We pride ourselves on cultivating an inspiring working environment with our employees at the heart of our company.

In a nutshell we are the market leading software house in our industry, creating the software, websites & apps for the Insurance & Finance sector across the UK. If you were to go on a price comparison website, approximately 65% of the companies on there are our clients!