Innovation Platform Engineer
Oliver James · London, London
Innovation Platform Engineer at Oliver James, based in London, London. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- London, London
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 13 hours ago
- Closes
- 21 Oct 2026
- Sector
- DevOps Engineer
Reference JOB-102026-317211_1791898015
About the role
A leading international law firm is looking for an Innovation Platform Engineer to build and develop the cloud platforms supporting its AI, automation and digital transformation initiatives.
This is a hands-on engineering opportunity combining cloud platform development with experimentation and AI solution delivery. You'll help turn promising ideas into secure, scalable production services, working closely with Innovation, Architecture, Security, Infrastructure and Product teams.
Key responsibilities:
Build and evolve innovation platforms across Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform.
Develop reusable cloud architectures, landing zones, deployment pipelines and shared engineering services.
Automate cloud environments using infrastructure as code and DevSecOps practices.
Build prototypes and proof-of-concept solutions, preparing successful projects for production.
Engineer AI solutions using Azure AI, Vertex AI, large language models and emerging agentic frameworks.
Establish monitoring, operational standards, security controls and platform governance.
Experience sought:
Strong hands-on engineering experience across Azure and GCP.
Experience building cloud-native platforms, infrastructure as code and automation.
CI/CD pipeline development and DevSecOps experience.
Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes and secure, API-driven architectures.
Practical experience developing AI solutions using LLMs and AI engineering platforms.
Familiarity with GitHub, Azure DevOps and automated deployment tools.
Exposure to Power Platform or other low-code/no-code tools would be useful.
You'll bring a practical approach to experimentation, strong technical problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate clearly with technical and business stakeholders.
Job Opportunity: Innovation Platform Engineer
Company Overview
Our client, a prestigious firm within the Legal industry, is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Innovation Platform Engineer to join their Information Technology department. This position offers the unique opportunity to contribute to pioneering solutions in a dynamic and professional setting.
Role & Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and manage the innovation platform to support legal services.
Collaborate with IT specialists to integrate new technologies into existing systems.
Ensure continuous enhancement and upgradation of the innovation platform as per the industry standards.
Diagnose and resolve any issues related to the platform infrastructure.
Assist in training team members and stakeholders on new technology implementations.
Key Skills
Profound knowledge in infrastructure engineering with a solid history of platform innovation.
Exceptional skills in software development life cycle and project management.
Strong understanding of the latest technologies in the Information Technology landscape specific to the Legal sector.
Superb communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
The ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly to changes.
This is a permanent position promising a forward-thinking environment where innovative ideas are encouraged and appreciated.
Reference: JOB-102026-317211_1791898015 · Posted 13 hours ago · Closes 21 Oct 2026 · Listed via Oliver James
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