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# Lead Cloud Platform Engineer

- **Company:** Bupa
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £74,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Software Deployment, Curam Configuration Tools, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Performance Monitor, Programming Languages
- **Published:** June 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b0bfaa7f2101d7e7

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Software deployment?, * Has strong experience working with cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS or GCP)

 * Demonstrates expertise in platform engineering, infrastructure and automation
 * Has experience leading or mentoring engineers
 * Is confident working with deployment, monitoring and configuration tools
 * Has knowledge of scripting or programming languages (e.g. Python, PowerShell or similar)
 * Understands security, reliability and performance in cloud environments
 * Communicates clearly and works well with a range of stakeholders
 * Takes a proactive, solution-focused approach

## Description

At Bupa, our purpose is simple: helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. As a healthcare provider with no shareholders, we keep our focus on our customers and our people.

As a Lead Cloud Platform Engineer, you'll play a key role in shaping the platforms that support our digital services. You'll help build secure, reliable and scalable cloud solutions that enable our teams to deliver high-quality care and support to customers.

This is a leadership role where you'll guide technical direction, support colleagues and influence how we develop and operate our cloud platforms. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued, and you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while continuing to develop your career.

How you'll help us make health happen

As a Lead Cloud Platform Engineer, you will:

 * Lead the design, build and evolution of cloud-based platforms and infrastructure
 * Set technical direction and support best practices for platform engineering
 * Ensure systems are secure, reliable and scalable
 * Drive automation and continuous improvement of platform services
 * Collaborate with engineering, security and operations teams
 * Support the delivery of applications by providing robust platform capabilities
 * Monitor performance and respond to incidents to maintain service quality
 * Coach and support other engineers, sharing knowledge and guidance
 * Ensure solutions align with internal standards and regulatory requirements


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