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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Platform Engineer - **Company:** Canada Life Limited - **Location:** Bristol, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Routing, Octopus Deploy, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Windows PowerShell, Software Maintenance, Enterprise Data Management, Private Cloud Environment, Datadog, Scripting, Azure Data Factory, Technical Debt, Firewalls (Computer Science), Bicep, Hardware Infrastructure, Cloud Migration, Terraform, Legacy Systems, Jenkins, Databricks - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/platform-engineer/canada-life-uk-job107967252 ## About the Role With automation at the heart of everything we are doing, you should have a strong hands-on understanding of CI/CD tools, to build secure and reliable applications. We are looking for Azure experience, though strong experience in any cloud is welcome. This role would suit someone with a background in platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, or enterprise data platform support, particularly where Azure, Databricks, Azure Data Factory automation (or equivalent technology), and operational governance are central to the work., * Application support within a Financial Services context (SaaS, PaaS, Cloud, On-Prem hosted applications) * Relevant experience as a Platform or DevOps Engineer working with enterprise data platforms * Highly proficient in scripting languages like Powershell, Python, Bash. * Strong experience in provisioning and modifying resources hosted in a cloud-based environment using infrastructure as code techniques e.g. Azure/AWS/GCP and related services * Experience supporting Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory or a similar technology to govern an enterprise data platform * Demonstrates following sound engineering practices, especially utilising automation tools, working knowledge of CI/CD pipeline tools such as Azure DevOps, Octopus Deploy, Jenkins or GitHub Actions (or similar) * Experience with secrets management, secure configuration, and security remediation practices * Used to working within Agile frameworks and can coach others to do the same * Good understanding of firewalls, private cloud connectivity, DNS, routing, and service integration patterns * Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills * Effective communication and enjoys collaboration with cross-functional teams * Ability to work both independently and in a team environment Desirable skills * Experience of migrating on-premises infrastructure to the cloud and understanding the challenges involved * Familiarity with cloud security best practices, identity and access management (IAM), and encryption techniques * Microsoft Azure certifications are a plus * Experience working in regulated or security-conscious enterprise environments * Experience with monitoring and observability tooling such as Datadog or similar platforms ## Description We are looking for a Platform Engineer with hands-on Azure, Databricks, and IaC experience, to support our transformation and the future growth of the Canada Life UK business. We are on a journey of simplifying our IT estate, removing our legacy systems and delivering innovative solutions through Cloud adoption, AI and expanding our digital services. As a member of the CLUK Product Engineering team, you will be involved in every stage of the product lifecycle from conception, design, implementation, testing, through to operational support., This is not a narrow support role or a generic cloud engineering position. The engineer will work across the practical foundations of an enterprise data platform, helping ensure it remains secure, scalable, supportable, well governed, and easy for delivery teams to use., * Design, implement, and maintain applications in Cloud and On-prem, through CI/CD pipelines using Terraform and Bicep * Develop automation scripts for deployment and maintenance of applications * Monitor system performance and health; identify opportunities for optimization * Ensure compliance with all security policies and standards * Ensure platform components are reliable, maintainable, and safe to promote into production * Investigate platform issues, security findings, and technical debt items, then drive them to resolution * Participate in technical discussions and provide recommendations for improvements * Maintain technical documentation, runbooks, standards, and implementation guidance * Helping onboard users, teams, services, and workloads onto the platform. * Provide guidance to less experienced Product Engineering team members to help them learn and develop their own skills ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Platform Engineering vs. DevOps Why not both?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/885-platform-engineering-vs-devops-why-not-both) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [The journey from developer to devops - what i've learnt along the way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/238-the-journey-from-developer-to-devops-what-i-ve-learnt-along-the-way) - [From Pipelines to Platforms: How DevOps Automation Becomes a Force Multiplier at Scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1946-from-pipelines-to-platforms-how-devops-automation-becomes-a-force-multiplier-at-scale) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk)