Cloud Platform Engineer, Embedded

As a Cloud Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for the delivery and operations of cloud services aligned to teams within one of the wider delivery functions.

Full‑time

Closes 28/01/2026

The next stage of our initiative is to expand our public cloud capability and establish a seamless operating model, leveraging the speed and flexibility of a self‑serve model while maintaining a strong relationship with the core platform team.

We are embedding Cloud Platform Engineers within product delivery domains to build, operate and support critical cloud products.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact in the Business by applying your experience to innovative initiatives within a challenging and dynamic environment. We will provide the support and training you need to grow and progress.

You will need to have a development background transitioning to cloud technologies and you will work closely with development teams.

This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company’s hybrid working from home policy.

• Significant public cloud experience, preferably with Google Cloud.
• Strong core platform knowledge in Projects and Folders, IAM and Billing.
• Proficiency operating with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using industry standard tooling, preferably Terraform and methodologies.
• Knowledge of Git Ops and preferably experience of use.
• Proficiency of source code management including Git.
• Ability to utilise custom automation and scripting using tools such as G‑Cloud, CLI, Bash, Python and Golang.
• Experience of modern platform stacks such as Kubernetes or GKE, as well as affiliated technologies and workflows including service mesh, ingress, CI, CD, monitoring stacks and security instruments.
• Strong understanding of networking in public cloud environments.
• Awareness of key security considerations when operating in the public cloud.

• Working as an embedded Cloud Platform Engineer within a software function to deploy, operate and support related cloud resources.
• Taking accountability for the end‑to‑end delivery of cloud resources as part of software product initiatives.
• Working with and influencing others to advocate and guide technical aspects of cloud adoption.
• Working with the central cloud platform team to embed key principles and standards in the operational running of responsible technologies.
• Supporting and consulting with stakeholders.
• Driving engineering excellence across your team by fostering modern engineering practices and processes.
• Working with the central cloud platform team to help steer the next iteration of self‑serve automation technologies.

• Eye care and Flu Vaccinations
• Life Assurance

We are a unique global operator with passion and drive to be the best in the industry. Our values form the foundation of culture and shape the unique way that we work. People are our superpower and we support you to be the best you can be.