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# Data Platform Engineer

- **Company:** Hays plc
- **Location:** Milton Keynes, UK
- **Salary:** £60,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Data Infrastructure, Github, Microsoft SQL Server, Cloud Platform System, Git, Microsoft Fabric, Performance Monitor, Terraform
- **Published:** May 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/jobad/gbd00cf5ebe41cd7c8a3be867aac5b7277

## About the Role

* Experience in similar technical engineering or platform roles.
 * Must have experience and knowledge with Terraform.
 * Strong background in incident, request, change and problem management.
 * Experience with cloud technologies, including Azure.
 * Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric is essential.
 * Experience managing SQL Server.
 * Comfortable working with both legacy and modern technologies.
 * Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.

Experience with GitHub, Git Actions and Terraform are desirable.
Ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
Experience with cloud cost monitoring and reporting.

## Description

Our client are looking for a Data Platform Engineer to support the design, operation and improvement of our cloud-based data platforms. You will work within a team of technical specialists, contributing to platform reliability, capacity, configuration management and continuous improvement., * Support the development and maintenance of the organisation's data platform.

 * Manage platform stability, availability and incident resolution.
 * Perform root cause analysis and contribute to ongoing service improvements.
 * Participate in out of hours support where required.
 * Assist with proactive monitoring, capacity management and escalations.
 * Collaborate with technical teams and third-party providers.
 * Contribute to project delivery and platform enhancements.


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