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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Platform Engineer - **Company:** Renaissance Learning, Inc. - **Location:** Houghton le Spring, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Storage, Cyber Security, DevOps, Monitoring of Systems, Subnetting, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Log Analysis, SQL Azure, Network Segmentation, Peering, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, YAML, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Cloud Monitoring, Grafana, Firewalls (Computer Science), Git, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Google Cloud Functions, Azure Service Fabric, Puppet, Firewall Services Module, Terraform, Software Version Control - **Published:** June 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=14ed8663cee9236c ## About the Role Do you have experience in Terraform?, * Strong understanding of DevOps culture and principles * Practical experience with Microsoft Azure cloud platform * Experience with Azure PaaS services: Front Door, App Services, Function Apps, Azure SQL * Strong knowledge of Azure networking (VNets, subnets, NSGs, network peering) * Experience implementing network security, firewalls, and access controls * Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code, preferably Terraform * Experience with CI/CD pipelines, ideally using Azure DevOps and YAML * Working knowledge of Git and source control workflows * Understanding of SQL databases and basic query capabilities Nice to Have: * Azure certifications (Administrator Associate, Solutions Architect, Security Engineer) * Hands-on experience with AKS and/or Azure Container Apps * Knowledge of Azure Private Endpoints and private connectivity patterns * Scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, or Bash) * Familiarity with monitoring tools (Application Insights, Log Analytics, Azure Monitor, Grafana) * Experience with AI and automation tools for operational efficiency * Knowledge of compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2) * Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet) * Understanding of FinOps principles and cloud cost optimization ## Description * Design, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure using IaC principles with Terraform * Collaborate with product and software engineering teams to define and implement infrastructure requirements * Configure and optimize Azure services including Front Door, App Services, Function Apps, APIs, Azure SQL, Storage Accounts, Key Vaults, container solutions (AKS/ACA), and Application Insights Networking & Security * Design and implement secure network architectures using VNets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, and Application Gateway * Implement security best practices including network segmentation, firewall rules, access controls, and compliance requirements * Continuously monitor services for availability, performance, scalability, and security Operations & Optimization * Define and track SLIs, SLOs, SLAs, and KPIs * Create and optimize CI/CD pipelines within Azure DevOps * Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure, networking, and security incidents * Foster knowledge sharing and collaborative working across teams, This is role is a Hybrid role based out of our Houghton Le Spring office - the team come together a couple of times a week. 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