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Lead Platform Engineer

Computer Futures
Posted 25 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2QB

Salary

£60,000 - £72,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • An experienced Azure Cloud Platform professional is sought for a Lead Platform Engineer role in a company undergoing a major Cloud and Data transformation.
  • This remote-first position requires only 1-2 office visits per month to the Lake District and offers a salary of up to £90,000 plus benefits.
  • The Lead Azure Platform Engineer will ensure the platform's scalability, reliability, and security while managing and mentoring a small team of engineers.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of experience with Azure and be proficient in scripting languages, CI/CD pipeline development, and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or BICEP.
  • This role presents a fantastic opportunity to play a key part in the company's Cloud journey and shape the discipline.

Are you an experienced Azure Cloud Platform professional seeking a challenging and dynamic role? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Platform Engineer to join a highly successful business undergoing a major Cloud and Data transformation. You will work on a remote first basis, coming into the office once or twice a month.

Lead Azure Platform Engineering - Mainly remote - 1 day a month in Lake District office - Up to £90,000 + Bens

About the Role:

As a Lead Azure Platform Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our platform is scalable, reliable, and secure. You will also bring your experience in managing small teams to help guide and mentor your colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:

Platform Scalability, Reliability, and Security: Ensure the Azure Cloud Platform meets these critical attributes.

Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a small team of engineers.

CI/CD Pipeline Development: Build and deploy CI/CD pipelines from scratch, leveraging tools such as Jenkins, TeamCity, and GitHub.

Cloud Networking: Apply your expertise to design and maintain robust cloud networking solutions.

Infrastructure as Code: Utilize Terraform or BICEP to implement IaC best practices.

Automation and Configuration Management: Use templating tools like Puppet, Chef, and Ansible for efficient infrastructure management.

Skills Required:

Minimum of 5 years of experience with Azure.

Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, or Bash.

Expertise in "Infrastructure as Code" using Terraform or BICEP.

Proven experience in building and deploying CI/CD pipelines from scratch.

Significant experience with full cloud networking.

Familiarity with IaC templating tools like Puppet, Chef, and Ansible.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to be a key player in our company's Cloud journey and to help shape the discipline. If you have the relevant experience and are ready for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply:

Seize the opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking and dynamic company. Apply now and take the next step in your career!

To find out more about Computer Futures please visit www.computerfutures.com

Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.