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Platform Engineer

Platform Engineer

Magentus GroupManchester, England, United Kingdom
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Magentus products and services have been at the forefront of delivering health technology for more than 30 years, offering deep expertise across clinical systems, health informatics and practice management.

Across pathology, radiology, oncology, maternity, and practice management, we are connecting the health ecosystem and transforming digital healthcare at scale. Driven by our dedicated teams across the globe, our success reflects our passionate commitment to improving healthcare outcomes.

People are at the heart of everything we do at Magentus — we work as one team to create a healthier society.

Short Summary

The Platform Engineer plays a pivotal role in designing, building, and maintaining the foundational infrastructure, patterns, practices and tooling that enables development teams to deliver high-quality software efficiently and securely. This role focuses on automation, reliability, and scalability of platform services, ensuring seamless developer workflows and operational excellence.

As a Platform Engineer, you will work closely with software engineering teams, security specialists, and cloud infrastructure teams to implement robust solutions that improve system performance, security, and developer productivity. You will be responsible for maintaining and evolving platform services, adopting best practices in infrastructure as code, observability, and DevOps methodologies.

Key Responsibilities of the role :

Platform Development & Automation

  • Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native infrastructure and platform services.
  • Automate provisioning, scaling, and monitoring of infrastructure and application workloads.
  • Develop CI / CD pipelines to enhance deployment efficiency and reliability.
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as CDK, Terraform or CloudFormation.

Reliability & Security

  • Ensure platform reliability, scalability, and security through best practices and proactive monitoring.
  • Implement observability solutions including logging, metrics, and distributed tracing.
  • Support incident response and post-mortem analysis, driving continuous improvements.
  • Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaboration & Technical Leadership

  • Work closely with software engineers to enable self-service capabilities and streamline development workflows.
  • Advocate for DevSecOps and platform best practices across teams.
  • Participate in architectural discussions, providing expertise on platform capabilities and constraints.
  • Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge-sharing initiatives within the organisation.
  • Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Proven experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure-focused roles.
  • Strong proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native architectures.
  • Experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK, etc.).
  • Familiarity with CI / CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar).
  • Experience with scripting or programming languages (Python, Go, Bash, etc.).
  • Understanding of networking, security principles, and best practices.
  • Knowledge of observability tools such as Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.
  • Desired Attributes

  • Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to improving systems and processes.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of platform initiatives.
  • Passion for automation, scalability, and reliability in cloud environments.
  • Adaptability to changing technologies and willingness to continuously learn and grow.
  • Enthusiastic about improving developer experience through better tooling and automation.
  • What’s in it for you :

  • Hybrid working environment from Manchester (City Centre) or London office (Farringdon) – 3 days a week from the Office and 2 from home.
  • Leave :

  • 25 days (increases with length of service up to 4 days) plus 8 bank holiday.
  • Holiday purchase scheme via salary sacrifice.
  • An extra day annual leave for your birthday.
  • Enhanced Maternity Leave.
  • Enhanced Paternity Leave.
  • Up to two days paid Volunteering days.
  • Paid time off during the working day to donate blood.
  • Leadership & Development :

  • Product Training.
  • Employee Recognition :

  • Peer recognitions.
  • CEO awards.
  • Length of service awards.
  • Performance Annual Bonus Programme.
  • Employee Benefits :

  • Life Insurance (4x annual salary).
  • Private health care (BUPA) plus discounted rates to add your loved ones.
  • Salary Sacrifice Pension.
  • Income Protection.
  • EAP (access to online Healthcare).
  • Branded merchandise starter pack.
  • 250 working from home allowance.
  • Free Flu Jabs.
  • Enhanced Sick Pay.
  • Our values say a lot about us :

  • One Team.
  • Make a difference.
  • We Care.
  • Trust.
  • People are at the heart of everything we do at Magentus — we work as one team to create a healthier society. We hold monthly communication sessions with the Senior Leadership Team to provide company updates and strategic briefings.

    Magentus Software Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and respected.

    We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and believe in fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and succeed.

    We are also a proud member of the Disability Confident Employer Scheme, demonstrating our commitment to supporting disabled individuals in the workplace.

    If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

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