Platform Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Apollo Solutions
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
England, United Kingdom
Summary: We’re seeking an experienced Platform / DevOps Engineer specializing in Azure to join a leading SaaS organization focused on innovative solutions for the professional services sector. The role involves contributing to a greenfield platform program aimed at building and scaling cloud-native infrastructure for next-generation products. This position emphasizes a transformation initiative rather than traditional migration, with a focus on developing a fully cloud-native Azure environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support, enhance, and scale Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environments, including cluster operations and security
- Design and manage Azure networking components (VNets, subnets, NSGs, Firewalls, routing, private endpoints)
- Automate infrastructure and operational processes using PowerShell and Infrastructure as Code
- Work closely with platform, infrastructure, and application teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions
- Support migration and rehosting of applications into Azure with minimal refactoring
- Ensure platform reliability, security, and observability across production environments
- Contribute to incident management, platform maintenance, and continuous improvement
- Create and maintain clear operational documentation and runbooks
Key Skills:
- Strong hands-on experience with AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service)
- Solid background in Azure networking within enterprise environments
- Strong PowerShell scripting skills
- Experience working with Azure IaaS and core platform services
- Proven experience supporting production systems in a DevOps or Platform Engineering capacity
- Good understanding of cloud infrastructure, scalability, and security best practices
- Experience with Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code tools (nice to have)
- Exposure to AI/ML or data-driven platforms (beneficial but not required)
- Experience working on cloud transformation or modernization programmes
- Familiarity with hybrid environments (on-prem to cloud)
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
We’re looking for an experienced Platform / DevOps Engineer (Azure Contractor) to join a leading SaaS organisation delivering innovative solutions into the professional services sector. You’ll play a key role in a greenfield platform programme, helping to build and scale modern cloud-native infrastructure supporting next-generation products. This is not a traditional “lift-and-shift” migration - you’ll be working on a forward-thinking transformation initiative, moving a complex product suite toward a fully cloud-native Azure environment.
Logistics Position: Freelance Platform / DevOps Engineer (Azure) Duration: 6-month rolling contract (18-month programme) Day Rate: £(Negotiable & Competitive) Location: London (Hybrid: 1 day per week on-site) Start Date: ASAP IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Core Responsibilities
- Support, enhance, and scale Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environments, including cluster operations and security
- Design and manage Azure networking components (VNets, subnets, NSGs, Firewalls, routing, private endpoints)
- Automate infrastructure and operational processes using PowerShell and Infrastructure as Code
- Work closely with platform, infrastructure, and application teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions
- Support migration and rehosting of applications into Azure with minimal refactoring
- Ensure platform reliability, security, and observability across production environments
- Contribute to incident management, platform maintenance, and continuous improvement
- Create and maintain clear operational documentation and runbooks
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong hands-on experience with AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service)
- Solid background in Azure networking within enterprise environments
- Strong PowerShell scripting skills
- Experience working with Azure IaaS and core platform services
- Proven experience supporting production systems in a DevOps or Platform Engineering capacity
- Good understanding of cloud infrastructure, scalability, and security best practices
Nice to Have
- Experience with Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code tools
- Exposure to AI/ML or data-driven platforms (beneficial but not required)
- Experience working on cloud transformation or modernisation programmes
- Familiarity with hybrid environments (on-prem to cloud)