Platform Engineer; office locations

Position: Platform Engineer  (we have office locations  and )
Company Description

Genomics England is a global leader in enabling genomic medicine and research, focused on creating a world where everyone benefits from genomic healthcare. Building on the 100,000 Genomes Project, we support the NHS’s world-first national whole genome sequencing service and run the growing National Genomic Research Library, alongside delivering numerous major genomics initiatives. By connecting research and clinical care at national scale, we enable immediate healthcare benefits and advances for the future.

Our mission is to provide the evidence and digital systems so that by 2035 genomics could play a role in up to half of all healthcare interactions, whilst securing the UK’s position as the best place to discover, prove and benefit from genomic innovations.

We are accelerating our impact and working with patients, doctors, scientists, government and industry to improve genomic testing, and help researchers access the health data and technology they need to make new medical discoveries and create more effective, targeted medicines for everybody.

Behind the Healthcare and Research outcomes, Genomics England delivers through designing, developing and operating complex healthcare software systems.

We're on the cusp of big changes with the real prospect of genomics becoming the fabric of everyday healthcare through the lifetime - from birth to old age.

Job Description

Are you a Platform Engineer who is passionate about automation, AWS cloud technology, and solving complex engineering challenges?

At Genomics England, we're hiring a Platform Engineer where you’ll have the opportunity to design, build, and optimise innovative cloud infrastructure using AWS and the latest automation tools. You won’t just maintain systems - you’ll really innovate, collaborate, and drive meaningful change!

This role sits in our high-impact Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCOE) team within our Scalable Tech business service. We own and operate the AWS Organisation and Landing Zone, and are responsible for designing, implementing and promoting cloud best practices across our 100+ in-house engineering community. Engineers in the CCOE are responsible for hands-on technical end-to-end delivery of platform improvements and initiatives.

As a Platform Engineer in the team, you will also be expected to contribute to the Engineering Chapter through enablement, coaching and strategy, working closely with your team and the wider engineering community across the business to help Genomics England build a future-ready cloud platform that will stand the test of time.

This is an engineering role in a truly mission-critical environment, ensuring our platforms are scalable, secure, and efficient. From fine-tuning CI/CD pipelines to proactively automating solutions, your knowledge and expertise will really shape the future of our technology; we believe strongly in empowering engineers, fostering an inclusive culture, and giving you the autonomy to make a real impact.

Everyday responsibilities include:

Collaborate with a supportive Dev Ops team to drive automation, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Own and enhance cloud-based infrastructure on AWS, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability.
Develop, maintain, and optimise CI/CD pipelines using Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, and Git Lab CI/CD.  
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate deployments and reduce manual effort.
Contribute to the development and enforcement of cloud governance frameworks, including security, cost management, and compliance policies across teams.
Support the wider organisation in cloud adoption by building reusable platform components, templates, and standards that accelerate application team delivery while maintaining platform consistency.  
Proactively monitor system performance, identify potential issues, and introduce automation for resilience.  
Troubleshoot and debug platform issues, ensuring seamless operations and minimal downtime.  
Influence engineering decisions in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives. Skills and experience for success:

Proven commercial experience with AWS. Relevant…