Lead Cloud Platform Engineer

Bupa; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension plan

Onsite gyms or local discounts

Other benefits and discounts

Job summary

Bupa, a leading UK health insurer and provider, is hiring a Lead Cloud Platform Engineer to shape the platforms that support our digital services. You will lead design, build and evolution of cloud-based platforms, guiding technical direction and collaborating across engineering, security and operations to deliver secure, scalable solutions.

In this role you’ll mentor engineers, drive automation, monitor performance and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements while helping teams deliver

Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP).
• Expertise in platform engineering, infrastructure and automation.
• Experience leading or mentoring engineers.
• Experience with deployment, monitoring and configuration tools.
• Knowledge of scripting/programming languages (Python/PowerShell).
• Understanding of security, reliability and performance in cloud environments.
• Clear communication with stakeholders.
• Proactive, solution-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 delivery of applications by providing robust platform capabilities.
• Monitor performance and respond to incidents to maintain service quality.
• Coach and support other engineers, sharing knowledge.
• Ensure solutions align with internal standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Platform engineering

Mentoring engineers

Deployment/Monitoring tools

Scripting languages

Security/reliability

Stakeholder communication

Proactive problem-solving

Job description

Job Description: Lead Cloud Platform Engineer

Location: Any UK Bupa office North: Salford Quays or Leeds South: Staines, London or Brighton Permanent Full time 37.5 hours Salary from: £74,400 per annum (DOE and location) plus 10% bonus Advert closes Friday 26th June 2026

We make health happen At Bupa, our purpose is simple: helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. As a healthcare provider with no shareholders, we keep our focus on our customers and our people.

As a Lead Cloud Platform Engineer, you’ll play a key role in shaping the platforms that support our digital services. You’ll help build secure, reliable and scalable cloud solutions that enable our teams to deliver high-quality care and support to customers. This is a leadership role where you’ll guide technical direction, support colleagues and influence how we develop and operate our cloud platforms. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued, and you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while continuing to develop your career.

How you’ll help us make health happen

• 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 the delivery of applications 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

Key Skills/Qualifications needed for this role

• Has strong experience working with cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS or GCP)
• Demonstrates expertise in platform engineering, infrastructure and automation
• Has experience leading or mentoring engineers
• Is confident working with deployment, monitoring and configuration tools
• Has knowledge of scripting or programming languages (e.g. Python, PowerShell or similar)
• Understands security, reliability and performance in cloud environments
• Communicates clearly and works well with a range of stakeholders
• Takes a proactive, solution-focused approach

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family-friendly benefits. Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• 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

Why Bupa

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to "Be you at Bupa". We champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Time Type: Full time Job Area: IT Locations: Angel Court, London, Staines - Willow House

Be at the heart of helping people live longer healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We employ more than 80,000 people globally who are making this a reality. Wherever you work, one thing stands out about Bupa people. Our customers are our passion – they’re at the heart of our positively different culture of care. At Bupa you’ll be challenged, you’ll be encouraged to innovate, and collaborate with colleagues who are committed to delivering exceptional experiences. We trust, respect and consider everyone, knowing your difference will make the difference.