Platform Engineer

iO Associates - UK/EU; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is looking for an entry-level role in London focusing on building a new engineering services function. The position involves cloud provisioning and supporting software delivery methodologies, with a strong emphasis on modern engineering practices. Candidates should have experience with cloud platforms like Azure and AWS, and be proactive in influencing change within the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in cloud platforms.
• Proven track record in cloud provisioning and automation.
• Ability to work across software engineering and platform responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Own provisioning of services from scripts to cloud deployments.
• Create an engineering services function managing cloud platforms.
• Enable effective software engineering delivery.

Skills

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Cloudflare)

Cloud provisioning

Automation

Platform engineering

DevSecOps practices

Problem-solving mindset

Job description

Overview

iO Associates are supporting a large public-sector organisation. They are building a new engineering services function focused on provisioning cloud services, enabling software delivery, and raising engineering standards across the board. This is an opportunity to shape the future of how digital services are built and hosted.

What you'll be doing

• Owning the provisioning of services from scripts to cloud deployments.
• Creating a small but pivotal engineering services function that manages cloud platforms from a product perspective.
• Enabling cross-build and hosting for software engineering teams.
• Working closely with software engineering and data engineering teams to ensure smooth delivery.
• Embedding DevSecOps and DevFinOps practices into the organisation.
• Advising on current industry best practices and guiding the team on the right path.

What we're looking for

• Strong experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Cloudflare).
• Proven track record in cloud provisioning, automation, and platform engineering.
• Someone confident in modern engineering practices who can challenge the status quo and influence change.
• Ability to work across functions and bridge software engineering, hosting, and OS responsibilities.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with real ownership of outcomes.
• Lead the development of an engineering services function that owns the cloud platform.
• Be part of a leadership-driven transformation to build tools internally rather than relying on contractors.
• Shape processes that directly improve services for residents in housing, property, and beyond.
• Flexible UK location.

If you're interested, get in touch to discuss the role in more detail!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development