Platform Engineer

iO Associates; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Platform Engineer to drive engineering services focusing on cloud services and software delivery. This role offers the chance to shape digital service processes and work flexibly within the UK. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in cloud platforms and automation, alongside a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

Flexible UK location

Leadership-driven transformation

Impactful work on digital services

Qualifications

• Strong experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Cloudflare).
• Proven track record in cloud provisioning, automation, and platform engineering.
• Confident in modern engineering practices and can challenge the status quo.

Responsibilities

• Owning the provisioning of services from scripts to cloud deployments.
• Creating an engineering services function that manages cloud platforms.
• Embedding DevSecOps and DevFinOps practices into the organisation.

Skills

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Cloudflare)

Cloud provisioning

Automation

Platform engineering

Influencing change

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving mindset

Job description

Platform Engineer (Permanent)

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000

Location: Flexible (UK-based)

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.

Why join?

• 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!