As a Graduate Platform Automation Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the development, deployment, and maintenance of automated infrastructure and platform services that underpin reliable, scalable, and efficient software delivery.

Working within the Platform Engineering team, you'll contribute to the adoption of infrastructure-as-code (IaC), enhance CI/CD pipelines, and help streamline operations through automation. This role offers hands-on experience with modern DevOps practices, cloud technologies, and scripting-giving you the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers, tackle real-world problems, and help build robust, self-service platforms for internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you may be involved in:

Designing, developing, and maintaining automation scripts and playbooks using Ansible

Supporting and troubleshooting complex Microsoft-based infrastructure environments

Contributing to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives using tools like Terraform and Ansible

Collaborating with senior engineers to implement automation solutions that enhance reliability and efficiency

Assisting internal teams with platform services, tooling support, and incident resolution

Documenting processes, configurations, and automation workflows clearly and accurately

Participating in security-related projects and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards

Education & Experience Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

A recent degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an eagerness to understand how systems operate

A passion for exploring and learning about complex IT systems and infrastructure

Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Server environments

A basic understanding of scripting or programming (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash)

Exposure to containerization or virtualization technologies

Excellent communication and team collaboration skills

A proactive, curious mindset and a willingness to learn and grow


LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.