Cloud Platform Engineer

As a Cloud Platform Engineer, you'll design, build, and support secure, scalable, and resilient cloud platforms on Microsoft Azure. You'll enable internal engineering teams to deliver high-quality services by providing well-governed, automated cloud infrastructure, strong CI/CD capabilities, and robust security and compliance controls., * Design, build, and operate secure, scalable, and resilient cloud platforms on Microsoft Azure

• Define and maintain infrastructure standards using Infrastructure as Code to support consistent delivery and governance
• Own the platform approach to secrets management and access control across cloud environments
• Enable reliable software delivery through effective CI/CD platform capabilities
• Evolve and maintain the Cloud Service Catalogue to support internal engineering teams
• Partner with engineering, security, and risk stakeholders to deliver compliant and cost-effective cloud services
• Maintain architectural standards and platform documentation to support reuse and clarity
• Ensure cloud platform services meet regulatory, security, and organisational policy requirements

Examples of Key Activities

• Create and maintain reusable Terraform modules for provisioning Azure resources
• Implement and manage identity, access controls, and policies using Azure AD and native IAM tooling
• Configure and operate HashiCorp Vault to support secure handling of secrets and credentials
• Build and enhance Azure DevOps pipelines, incorporating testing, security checks, and release controls
• Review and approve cloud platform changes to ensure alignment with agreed standards and practices
• Provide third-line support for platform incidents and coordinate resolution with vendors where needed
• Identify and implement improvements to platform reliability, monitoring, performance, and cost efficiency
• Participate in platform upgrades and patching activities with minimal impact to service availability

Do you have experience in Terraform?, * Strong hands-on capability designing, building, and operating cloud platforms on Microsoft Azure

• Deep practical knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, with Terraform used to create and maintain reusable modules
• Ability to manage secrets and credentials using HashiCorp Vault, including use within automated delivery pipelines
• Proficiency in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, ideally using Azure DevOps
• Solid understanding of Azure networking, identity, security, and governance controls
• Confidence working within regulated or enterprise environments, with awareness of compliance and security expectations
• Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, or Python) to support automation and platform reliability
• Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) and Terraform Associate certification, or equivalent hands-on capability

Desirable

• Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)
• HashiCorp Vault certification
• ITIL Foundation or knowledge of Service Management practices

• A competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus an additional day on us for your birthday
• Private medical cover and income protection, just in case
• A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme
• Opportunities to progress your career in-role and within the company
• Free access to the Headspace app, 24/7 employee assistance helpline and trained physical and mental health first aiders
• A variety of employee funded benefits available via our online benefits portal
• Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones

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