Platform Engineer; Azure

Position: Platform Engineer (Azure)
Job Title:

Platform Engineer (Azure)

Job Location:

London, UK/ Hybrid Job Type: Contract/FTC (6 months)

Job Description:

Platform Engineer (Azure)
Principal Accountabilities:

Develop and support CI/CD pipelines using Azure Dev Ops, 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

Technical

Skills:

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 Dev Ops, Git Hub Actions Competent in pipeline builds, release packaging, and artifact management

Experienced in monitoring, failover strategies, and security best practices

Hands-on with Power Shell, Terraform, YAML, and Ansible Skilled in configuration management using Ansible and Power Shell DSCUnderstanding 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

Core Competencies:

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.

Regards,Rac
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