Job Title: Platform Engineer (Azure)
Job Location: London, UK/ Hybrid
Job Type: Contract/FTC (6 months)
Job Description: Platform Engineer (Azure)

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

• 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