Azure / Databricks Platform Engineer

Azure / Databricks Platform Engineer

Posted 1 week ago by ShareForce

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£600 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
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Summary: The role of Platform Engineer involves supporting the rollout and operation of a large-scale Data and AI platform, focusing on building secure and scalable Azure infrastructure. Responsibilities include implementing governance and enabling advanced data services across various business domains. The position requires collaboration with multiple teams to ensure a resilient and compliant cloud ecosystem. The role is based in London with a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, build, and maintain Azure infrastructure using Terraform (IaC).
  • Develop, manage, and optimise CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions.
  • Implement secure network connectivity using Azure Private Link and Private Link Service.
  • Configure and govern Databricks and Unity Catalog to ensure compliant data access and lineage.
  • Enforce consistency and control through Azure Policy and compliance frameworks.
  • Manage identity and access management (IAM) using OAuth, federated credentials, and RBAC principles.
  • Apply Azure security best practices, including Defense in Depth, BCDR, and high availability.
  • Monitor and optimise cloud cost efficiency using Azure Cost Management and FinOps practices.
  • Collaborate with data, platform, and security teams to ensure a resilient, governed, and performant cloud ecosystem.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience delivering Terraform-based Azure infrastructure.
  • Strong understanding of GitHub Actions and CI/CD automation.
  • Hands-on expertise with Azure Private Link and Private Link Service.
  • Deep knowledge of Databricks and Unity Catalog for governance and security.
  • Solid experience with Azure Policy, compliance enforcement, and resource governance.
  • Background in identity and access management, OAuth, and federated authentication.
  • Proven ability to design with security, resilience, and cost-optimisation in mind.
  • Excellent collaboration and documentation skills within cross-functional teams.

Salary (Rate): £600 per day

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

We are seeking an experienced Platform Engineer to support the rollout and ongoing operation of a large-scale, federated Data and AI platform . The role will focus on building secure, scalable, and cost-optimised Azure infrastructure , implementing governance, and enabling advanced data services across multiple business domains.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain Azure infrastructure using Terraform (IaC) .
  • Develop, manage, and optimise CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions .
  • Implement secure network connectivity using Azure Private Link and Private Link Service .
  • Configure and govern Databricks and Unity Catalog to ensure compliant data access and lineage.
  • Enforce consistency and control through Azure Policy and compliance frameworks.
  • Manage identity and access management (IAM) using OAuth , federated credentials , and RBAC principles.
  • Apply Azure security best practices , including Defense in Depth , BCDR , and high availability .
  • Monitor and optimise cloud cost efficiency using Azure Cost Management and FinOps practices.
  • Collaborate with data, platform, and security teams to ensure a resilient, governed, and performant cloud ecosystem.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience delivering Terraform-based Azure infrastructure.
  • Strong understanding of GitHub Actions and CI/CD automation .
  • Hands-on expertise with Azure Private Link and Private Link Service .
  • Deep knowledge of Databricks and Unity Catalog for governance and security.
  • Solid experience with Azure Policy , compliance enforcement , and resource governance .
  • Background in identity and access management , OAuth , and federated authentication .
  • Proven ability to design with security, resilience, and cost-optimisation in mind.
  • Excellent collaboration and documentation skills within cross-functional teams.

Additional information

  • Location: London (2 days per week on client site)
  • Rate: £600 per day
  • IR35 Status: Outside
  • Start Date: 01/11/25
  • Engagement: Initial 6-month contract
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