Platform Engineer (Azure)
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and support CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, following best practices
- Build tools and processes to enhance customer experience through automation
- Implement Infrastructure-as-Code with Terraform for secure, testable cloud deployments
- Produce design documentation for Azure-based cloud solutions and services
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver long-term scalable solutions
- Create and track metrics to measure performance and operational efficiency
- Resolve issues with simple, repeatable solutions that address root causes
- Promote cost-effective platform management, considering Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
- Build tools that support safe, high-speed, large-scale operations
- Provide technical guidance to Platform, Software, and Data Engineering teams
- Proficient in troubleshooting Azure issues independently
- Skilled in solution architecture for scalable infrastructure
- Strong experience with Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform, ARM, and Ansible
- Familiar with Windows Server OS; Linux experience is a plus
- Knowledge of CI tools: Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions
- Competent in pipeline builds, release packaging, and artifact management
- Experienced in monitoring, failover strategies, and security best practices
- Hands-on with PowerShell, Terraform, YAML, and Ansible
- Skilled in configuration management using Ansible and PowerShell DSC
- Understanding of static and dynamic security testing tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for direct business engagement
- Familiar with enterprise-wide agile methodologies and collaborative practices
- Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills for tackling complex technical challenges.
- Code Quality: Committed to writing clean, performant code and participating in code reviews.
- Mentorship: Actively shares knowledge and promotes technical excellence within the team.
- Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
- Innovation: Identifies opportunities for process and technology improvements.
- Ownership: Takes full responsibility for task delivery and technical decisions.