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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Platform & Operational Data Engineer - **Company:** The Crown Estate - **Location:** UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Information Engineering, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), SQL Azure, Git, Event Driven Architecture, Pyspark, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Cosmos DB, Data Management, Azure Synapse Analytics, Databricks - **Published:** July 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://thecrownestate.teamtailor.com/jobs/7918659-platform-operational-data-engineer ## About the Role * Excellent experience across Azure cloud services, infrastructure, and data platforms * Hands-on expertise with ADF, Databricks (PySpark), Synapse, Azure SQL, and Cosmos DB * Experience designing integrations and event-driven architectures * Proven DevOps experience with Azure DevOps, Git, and Infrastructure as Code * Knowledge of security, governance, and data management principles, including Microsoft Purview * Development skills in Python and/or C#, with a focus on clean, maintainable code How you'll succeed You'll stand out if you: * Take a holistic approach to platform and data engineering * Are a natural problem solver, focused on preventing issues, not just fixing them * Communicate clearly and influence stakeholders confidently * Thrive in Agile environments and enjoy driving continuous improvement * Stay curious and keep up with the latest cloud and data engineering trends ## Description Are you a Platform & Data Engineer who thrives on building the heartbeat of modern digital operations? At The Crown Estate, we manage a diverse portfolio that spans iconic London destinations, regional assets, and the UK's seabed, but behind it all is a growing digital ecosystem powered by data and cloud platforms. We're looking for a Platform & Operational Data Engineer to help us build and run the critical platforms and data pipelines that enable smarter decisions, stronger operations, and long-term value. What you'll be doing This is a unique hybrid role at the intersection of platform engineering and data engineering, giving you real ownership across infrastructure, integrations, and data flows. You'll: * Deploy, manage, and optimise Azure and on-prem platforms, ensuring high performance and reliability * Maintain applications and services, including patching, upgrades, and health monitoring * Design and run scalable data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, and Azure SQL * Apply strong data engineering practices including data modelling, CDC, SCD2, and schema evolution * Build integrations using Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and APIs, leveraging event-driven architectures * Implement CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code using Azure DevOps, ARM, Bicep, or Terraform * Embed security, governance, and observability (RBAC, OAuth2, encryption, monitoring, telemetry) * Lead troubleshooting, incident prevention, and continuous improvement initiatives What you'll bring You're someone who enjoys working across the stack from infrastructure to data pipelines, with a passion for building robust, secure, and scalable systems., We value that you get more time with your family and friends. Therefore, we offer everybody 28 days paid holiday, 2 volunteering days and the option to purchase further holiday. * Flexible working We value work-life balance highly, therefore we have flexible & hybrid working policies. * Market leading family friendly policies We want the support we offer to be inclusive of everyone, reflective of the wide range of situations people face in life. ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Hosting a modern justice system](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/332-hosting-a-modern-justice-system) - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Graph and AI Trends 2026: Why Is AI Running but Not Yet Delivering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/680-graph-and-ai-trends-2026-why-is-ai-running-but-not-yet-delivering)