> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/725242-it-delivery-lead-cloud-and-platform-engineer-it1](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/725242-it-delivery-lead-cloud-and-platform-engineer-it1). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Delivery - Lead Cloud and Platform Engineer - IT1 - **Company:** Parkdean Resorts - **Location:** Newcastle upon Tyne, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Encodings, Continuous Integration, Key Management, Role-Based Access Control, Cloud Platform System, Bicep, Azure AKS, Terraform - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=11e9ae9d89b4c67e ## About the Role Do you have experience in Terraform? ## Description Millions of families choose Parkdean Resorts for their holidays every year and behind every unforgettable stay is technology that needs to perform seamlessly. As we continue to grow, we're investing in our engineering platform to make it stronger, more consistent, and ready for the future. This is a rare opportunity to take real ownership of that evolution, shaping the platform that supports every digital experience across our business. You'll take ownership of our cloud infrastructure and engineering platform, leading how applications are built, deployed, and operated across Parkdean Resorts. From Azure architecture and AKS cluster management to CI/CD pipelines, observability, and Infrastructure-as-Code, you'll bring it all together into one cohesive, scalable platform. What you will be doing... * Owning and evolving our cloud platform - including Azure architecture, AKS, and application infrastructure * Designing and leading CI/CD across Azure DevOps - ensuring reliable, repeatable releases * Driving consistency across environments - building stable, trusted platforms for all engineering teams * Embedding observability and monitoring - with full visibility across production environments * Implementing Infrastructure-as-Code - using Bicep and/or Terraform * Strengthening security and governance - including secrets management, RBAC, and secure pipelines * Leading platform engineering capability - managing people and shaping best practice across squads * Delivering engineering insight - through metrics such as DORA, release traceability, and performance dashboards About you... * Designs and evolves platforms - not just configures them * Takes a holistic view of engineering ecosystems, without drawing lines between infrastructure and platform * Has experience supporting multiple teams with a shared platform * Thrives on ownership, impact, and building something that genuinely improves how teams work ## Related Videos - [Azure-Well Architected Framework - designing mission critical workloads in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1529-azure-well-architected-framework-designing-mission-critical-workloads-in-practice) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [Terraform for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/3-terraform-for-developers) - [A Brief History of Data Storage](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/974-a-brief-history-of-data-storage) - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [Building Applications with Infrastructure as Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/887-building-applications-with-infrastructure-as-code) ## 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) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)