Senior Cloud Platform Engineer

Jaguar & Land Rove; Gaydon; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in the UK seeks a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to design, build, and operate cloud-native services. The role involves implementing microservices using Kotlin or Java, managing Kubernetes clusters, and leveraging AWS and Tencent Cloud services. Candidates should have a strong software engineering background with experience in building production-ready systems and robust GitLab CI/CD pipelines. Enjoy benefits such as discounted car purchases and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Discounted car purchase

52 week maternity leave

4 week paternity leave

Performance-related bonus

Employee learning scheme

Comprehensive Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Proven professional software engineering background with reliable production-ready systems.
• Expertise in designing and implementing distributed, event-driven microservices.
• Deep knowledge of AWS Cloud services and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement distributed, event-driven microservices using Kotlin or Java.
• Build cloud architectures across AWS and Tencent Cloud.
• Develop and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Kotlin or Java (Spring Boot)

AWS Cloud services

Kubernetes

Terraform

GitLab CI/CD pipelines

Job description

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Product Engineering at JLR is centred on innovation and creativity. From advanced driver assistance systems to developing the future of electric propulsion, the opportunities to create exceptional experiences for the future of motoring are wide-ranging. You'll work alongside industry experts to drive product strategy, manage programs, analyse performance, and lead transformation initiatives. Exceptional careers that bring world‑renowned vehicles to life start here.

Join JLR as a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer.

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to play a pivotal role in the growth and success of our Electrical Engineering function. This position sits within the Assisted & Automated Driving (AAD) System Integration and Test Group, specifically the AAD Data Analysis Tools & Methods Development Chapter.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of designing, building, and operating cloud‑native services at scale. You’ll deliver high‑performance backend systems in Kotlin/Java (Spring Boot), containerise and orchestrate them using Kubernetes, automate infrastructure with Terraform, and develop robust GitLab CI/CD pipelines.

Working across AWS and Tencent Cloud, you’ll make smart architectural decisions that balance reliability, cost, security, and speed. This is a hands‑on engineering role where your expertise will directly shape the future of JLR’s advanced data and cloud platforms.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Design and implement distributed, event‑driven microservices using Kotlin or Java (Spring Boot)
• Build and define cloud architectures across AWS and Tencent Cloud, covering compute, storage, networking, and managed services
• Develop and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines to automate builds, testing, security checks, containerisation, and deployment
• Create robust, reusable Terraform modules to provision and manage Tencent Cloud infrastructure
• Manage and optimise Kubernetes clusters, including autoscaling, resource allocation, security policies, and network configuration
• Deliver end‑to‑end observability solutions with OpenTelemetry, log aggregation, distributed tracing, and actionable monitoring alerts

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Proven professional software engineering background, with experience delivering reliable, production‑ready systems
• Expertise in designing and implementing distributed, event‑driven microservices using Kotlin or Java (Spring Boot)
• Deep knowledge of AWS Cloud services and best practices, including EKS, EC2, IAM, VPC, Subnets, KMS, and CloudWatch
• Hands‑on production experience with Kubernetes, covering orchestration, Helm/Kustomize, and rollout strategies
• Strong Terraform skills, including module design, remote state management, and pipeline integration
• Track record of building and maintaining robust GitLab CI/CD pipelines, with multi‑stage builds, caching, and security scanning

BENEFITS

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:

• Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
• A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available
• A JLR company performance‑related bonus
• An employee learning scheme providing funding for education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning
• Access to open, employee‑led support and social networks
• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies

*Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non‑contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on‑site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.

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