Lead Azure Platform Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by Haystack
£625 Per day
Inside
Remote
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Lead Azure Platform Engineer will spearhead the design and implementation of a high-impact API Platform for a major enterprise client within a leading global digital transformation consultancy. This role requires extensive experience in Enterprise API Platforms, particularly with Google Apigee, and a strong focus on Azure architecture. The position is fully remote and offers a competitive day rate, with the potential for contract extension. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the platform's scalability and stability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end design, development, and maintenance of a robust, scalable API Platform using Google Apigee.
- Act as the technical authority on Azure architecture, focusing on optimizing Azure Pipelines for CI/CD.
- Drive governance and standards by conducting rigorous API design reviews.
- Partner with Product Owners and Delivery Leads to refine backlogs and translate business requirements into technical roadmaps.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to secure and stabilize the platform for future high-traffic growth.
Key Skills:
- Extensive experience in a leadership capacity specializing in Enterprise API Platforms, with a focus on Google Apigee.
- Strong hands-on coding expertise in Python or JavaScript for platform automation and custom policy development.
- Proven track record in Cloud Architecture, specifically with Azure Pipelines and associated cloud services.
- Ability to navigate complex enterprise environments, setting standards for technical excellence and API best practices.
- Sharp communication skills to bridge technical execution and high-level product strategy.
Salary (Rate): £625 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Lead Azure Platform Engineer | £600 - £625 We're working with a leading global digital transformation consultancy on this exciting opportunity. Elevate your career by taking the helm of a high-impact API Platform for a major enterprise client. This is a chance for a technical heavyweight to own the design and implementation of Apigee and Azure infrastructures in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.
The Role
- Lead the end-to-end design, development, and maintenance of a robust, scalable API Platform using Google Apigee.
- Act as the technical authority on Azure architecture, specifically focusing on the optimization of Azure Pipelines for CI/CD.
- Drive governance and standards by conducting rigorous API design reviews to ensure alignment with platform requirements.
- Partner closely with Product Owners and Delivery Leads to refine backlogs and translate business requirements into technical roadmaps.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to secure and stabilize the platform for future high-traffic growth.
What You'll Need
- Extensive experience in a leadership capacity specializing in Enterprise API Platforms, with a deep focus on Google Apigee.
- Strong hands-on coding expertise in Python or JavaScript for platform automation and custom policy development.
- Proven track record in Cloud Architecture, specifically building and managing Azure Pipelines and associated cloud services.
- Ability to navigate complex enterprise environments, setting the standard for technical excellence and API best practices.
- Sharp communication skills to bridge the gap between technical execution and high-level product strategy.
What's On Offer
- Competitive day rate of £600 - £625 (Inside IR35).
- Initial 6-month contract with a high likelihood of extension given the project roadmap.
- 100% Fully Remote working environment, offering maximum flexibility.
- Opportunity to lead a flagship platform for a household name brand.
Apply via Haystack today!