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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Platform Operations Engineer - **Company:** BigHand - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Key Management, Nagios, Open Web Application Security, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Windows PowerShell, Systems Development Life Cycle, Kusto Query Language, Secure Coding, SQL Databases, Software Vulnerability Management, YAML, Scripting, Transport Layer Security, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Technical Debt, Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker, Static Application Security Testing, Dynamic Application Security Testing - **Published:** September 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=23849e856cf61b5f ## About the Role You are a technically strong, hands-on leader with a passion for building scalable cloud platforms and developing high-performing teams. Technical Expertise * Deep experience with Microsoft Azure (Compute, Networking, Security, Data) * Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration * Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, SQL, KQL) * Proven delivery of CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps YAML essential) * Experience implementing security tooling (SAST, DAST, container scanning, WAF) * Strong knowledge of cloud security, encryption, TLS/SSL, certificates, and access control * Experience with observability, monitoring, and alerting tools Security & Compliance * Practical experience implementing ISO27001 and SOC2 controls * Knowledge of OWASP methodologies and secure development lifecycle practices * Experience with vulnerability management, PAM, secrets management, and secure access Platform & Operations Excellence * Experience running and scaling highly available SaaS platforms * Strong understanding of SRE, incident management, and operational best practices * Experience implementing BCP/DR solutions across cloud and on-prem Leadership & Delivery * Proven leadership experience managing technical teams (5+ years) * Ability to lead multiple complex initiatives end-to-end * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills * Ability to balance business priorities with engineering excellence Mindset & Approach * Curious, growth-oriented, and continuously learning * Analytical problem-solver with strong attention to detail * Comfortable challenging the status quo while driving pragmatic change * Collaborative, positive, and team-focused ## Description Join BigHand to lead the evolution of our cloud-native SaaS platforms, combining hands-on engineering with team leadership to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions on Azure. This is a high-impact role where you will shape platform strategy, drive reliability, and enable faster innovation across the business. What you'll do As a Lead Platform Operations Engineer, you will combine hands-on engineering with leadership to drive the evolution, reliability, and security of our SaaS platforms. You will: Lead & Develop High-Performing Teams * Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Platform Operations engineers * Drive a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and DevOps best practice * Manage performance, capacity planning, and team development Drive Cloud Platform Transformation * Lead the transition of on-prem systems to Azure (IaaS, PaaS) * Architect and evolve container-based platforms using Kubernetes and Docker * Define and maintain platform standards, patterns, and best practices Own Platform Reliability, Security & Performance * Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and platform improvements * Implement robust monitoring, observability, and alerting strategies * Drive security improvements aligned to ISO27001, SOC2, and modern SDLC practices * Ensure strong governance across infrastructure, applications, and data Deliver Scalable & Secure Platform Operations * Build and enhance Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, PowerShell) * Drive CI/CD maturity using Azure DevOps and integrated security tooling * Implement SRE principles, BCP/DR strategies, and resilience engineering * Eliminate manual processes through automation Partner Across the Business * Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Architecture, and Customer teams * Influence platform strategy balancing speed, cost, risk, and compliance * Support customer onboarding and improve deployment processes * Manage vendor relationships and identify optimisation opportunities Continuous Improvement & Innovation * Track and prioritise technical debt * Optimise cloud cost and capacity * Bring emerging cloud, security, and AI knowledge into the organisation * Champion DevOps and modern engineering practices across teams ## Related Videos - [From Pipelines to Platforms: How DevOps Automation Becomes a Force Multiplier at Scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1946-from-pipelines-to-platforms-how-devops-automation-becomes-a-force-multiplier-at-scale) - [Shifting Stress to Progress— Understanding DevOps to do DevOps Better](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/268-shifting-stress-to-progress-understanding-devops-to-do-devops-better) - [CI/CD with Github Actions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/856-ci-cd-with-github-actions) - [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) - [Platform Engineering vs. DevOps Why not both?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/885-platform-engineering-vs-devops-why-not-both) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) ## 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) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)