Platform Engineer Azure

Platform Engineer Azure

Posted 1 day ago by Adroit People Limited (UK)

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Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
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Summary: The Platform Engineer Azure role at Adroit People involves developing and supporting CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, implementing Infrastructure-as-Code with Terraform, and collaborating with engineering teams to deliver scalable cloud solutions. The position requires a strong focus on automation, performance metrics, and cost-effective platform management. The engineer will also provide technical guidance and resolve issues with repeatable solutions. This is a hybrid contract position based in London, UK.

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

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Greetings! Adroit People is currently hiring

Title: Platform Engineer Azure

Location: London, UK

Employment Type: Contract/6 Months FTC

Mode of Work: Hybrid

Key word: Platform Engineer, Azure, Devops, CI/CD

Job Description

  • 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.
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