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# Azure Principal Platform Engineer - UK Security Clearance eligibility required

- **Company:** Appvia
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Ruby, Scripting, SC Clearance, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Terraform, Serverless Computing
- **Published:** May 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/37810477/

## About the Role

You are passionate about new technology and automation, experienced in leading an engineering team in Agile and DevOps best practices, and able to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

Knowledge of continuous integration and deployment practices
Ability to collaborate with people of all technical levels
Understanding of industry best practices
Project management experience
Strong people skills, including motivating a team toward a common goal, Platform engineering: designing and implementing scalable, resilient, and secure platforms
Automation: infrastructure-as-code practices, tools (e.g., Terraform), and scripting languages (Python, Ruby)
Container orchestration: Kubernetes and managed services (AKS)
Public cloud expertise: Azure services, architecture, landing zones and best practices
DevOps mastery: CI/CD, containerization, serverless technologies, Leadership on large projects: proven experience delivering large, complex public cloud initiatives
Team management and mentorship: extensive experience managing and mentoring teams
Enterprise customer-facing experience: significant engagement with enterprise clients, managing relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction
Continuous learning and industry involvement: commitment to staying current and contributing to industry knowledge
Real-world design and governance experience, particularly with: Conditional Access, Identity lifecycle and PIM, Entra ID Protection and integration with Defender or Sentinel, Azure certification at expert/professional level (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert - AZ-305, Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert - SC-100, Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate - SC-401, Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate - SC-300)
Kubernetes administration certification (CKA, CKSS)

## Description

As an Azure Principal Platform Engineer, you will guide customers toward Cloud and DevOps excellence, designing and implementing scalable, resilient, and secure platforms while leading a team of cloud consultants and establishing Appvia's internal solutions team., Collaborate with prospective and existing customers to define and execute strategies for cloud and DevOps adoption
Educate customers and stakeholders on the benefits and best practices of cloud-native technologies
Lead large, complex public cloud projects, providing strategic direction and selecting appropriate technologies
Manage teams of platform engineers and consultants, fostering a positive and collaborative culture
Engage with enterprise clients to understand their unique challenges and deliver tailored solutions
Stay up to date with the latest trends and emerging technologies, contributing to industry knowledge through blogs and videos


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