Azure Platform Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by Intuition IT – Intuitive Technology Recruitment
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Azure Platform Engineer is responsible for developing and supporting CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, implementing Infrastructure-as-Code with Terraform, and enhancing customer experience through automation. This role requires collaboration with product and engineering teams to deliver scalable solutions while promoting cost-effective platform management. The engineer will also provide technical guidance and produce design documentation for Azure-based cloud solutions. Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to code quality are essential for success in this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and support CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, following best practices
- Build tools and processes to enhance customer experience through automation
- Implement Infrastructure-as-Code with Terraform for secure, testable cloud deployments
- Produce design documentation for Azure-based cloud solutions and services
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver long-term scalable solutions
- Create and track metrics to measure performance and operational efficiency
- Resolve issues with simple, repeatable solutions that address root causes
- Promote cost-effective platform management, considering Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
- Build tools that support safe, high-speed, large-scale operations
- Provide technical guidance to Platform, Software, and Data Engineering teams
Key Skills:
- Proficient in troubleshooting Azure issues independently
- Skilled in solution architecture for scalable infrastructure
- Strong experience with Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform, ARM, and Ansible
- Familiar with Windows Server OS; Linux experience is a plus
- Knowledge of CI tools: Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions
- Competent in pipeline builds, release packaging, and artifact management
- Experienced in monitoring, failover strategies, and security best practices
- Hands-on with PowerShell, Terraform, YAML, and Ansible
- Skilled in configuration management using Ansible and PowerShell DSC
- Understanding of static and dynamic security testing tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for direct business engagement
- Familiar with enterprise-wide agile methodologies and collaborative practices
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Principal Accountabilities:
- Develop and support CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, following best practices
- Build tools and processes to enhance customer experience through automation
- Implement Infrastructure-as-Code with Terraform for secure, testable cloud deployments
- Produce design documentation for Azure-based cloud solutions and services
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver long-term scalable solutions
- Create and track metrics to measure performance and operational efficiency
- Resolve issues with simple, repeatable solutions that address root causes
- Promote cost-effective platform management, considering Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
- Build tools that support safe, high-speed, large-scale operations
- Provide technical guidance to Platform, Software, and Data Engineering teams
Technical Skills:
- Proficient in troubleshooting Azure issues independently
- Skilled in solution architecture for scalable infrastructure
- Strong experience with Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform, ARM, and Ansible
- Familiar with Windows Server OS; Linux experience is a plus
- Knowledge of CI tools: Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions
- Competent in pipeline builds, release packaging, and artifact management
- Experienced in monitoring, failover strategies, and security best practices
- Hands-on with PowerShell, Terraform, YAML, and Ansible
- Skilled in configuration management using Ansible and PowerShell DSC
- Understanding of static and dynamic security testing tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for direct business engagement
- Familiar with enterprise-wide agile methodologies and collaborative practices
Core Competencies:
- Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills for tackling complex technical challenges.
- Code Quality: Committed to writing clean, performant code and participating in code reviews.
- Mentorship: Actively shares knowledge and promotes technical excellence within the team.
- Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
- Innovation: Identifies opportunities for process and technology improvements.
- Ownership: Takes full responsibility for task delivery and technical decisions