Senior Platform Engineer - Developer Platform (we have office locations in Cambridge, Leeds & L[...]

Genomics England; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading genomic technology organization in Leeds is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to enhance their Developer Platform. In this role, you will create scalable solutions while mentoring engineers and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Strong experience with AWS, Terraform, and Python automation is essential for success in this collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with AWS.
• Strong knowledge of Terraform for infrastructure-as-code automation.
• Excellent Python skills for automation.

Responsibilities

• Work with engineers in the Developer Platform team to develop components.
• Define clear solutions within the team for execution.
• Act as a mentor and advocate for compliance.

Skills

AWS

Terraform

Ansible

GitLab CI

Python

Job description

Overview

Passionate about automation, cloud technology, and solving tough engineering challenges? As a Senior Platform Engineer at Genomics England in our new Developer Platform team, you'll focus on addressing the recurring challenges our product squads face and create scalable, practical solutions that make a real impact. You will build reusable templates and components, help to make strategic tooling choices, establish Golden Paths, and work towards a minimum viable platform that developers can build upon. You will consciously balance the needs of the engineers in squads against the needs of the organisation. In other words, you will make solutions that are easy to adopt in disparate contexts, but that help us to achieve greater consistency in terms of security, auditability, efficiency, predictability and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Work with engineers in the Developer Platform team to identify and develop components of the platform
• Collaborate with engineers in product squads to test out possible solutions and refine based on evidence and feedback
• Support engineers in product squads to adopt part or all of the platform efficiently
• Prioritise the needs of engineers in terms of self-service, automation, alignment and sympathy with ways of working etc.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues, ensuring seamless operations and minimal downtime of the platform
• Define clear solutions within the team which the group can execute against
• Act as a trusted mentor, coach and guide to your colleagues
• Advocate for compliance to engineering controls and wider regulatory constraints
• Lead on key engineering decisions in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives

Qualifications

• Proven experience with AWS, with certifications being a plus
• Strong knowledge of Terraform for infrastructure-as-code automation
• Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (we use GitLab CI) and DevOps best practices
• Excellent Python skills for automation
• Experience collaborating in a DevOps or squad-based culture
• Strong interpersonal skills with a temperament that builds trust and connection within and across squads through open, honest communication

Desirable skills and experience

• Familiarity with Developer Platforms and Developer Portals
• Knowledge of DevSecOps concepts and shifting security left
• Experience working in a regulated environment