Senior Azure Platform Engineer

Summary

Join Appvia as a Senior Cloud Consultant and play a crucial role in guiding customers on their journey to cloud and DevOps maturity, leveraging expertise in cloud technologies and best practices.

Requirements

• Platform Engineering: Proficiency in designing and implementing scalable, resilient, and secure cloud platforms
• Automation: Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
• Container Orchestration: Knowledge of container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes) and their managed counterparts (e.g., EKS, AKS, GKE)
• Public Cloud Expertise: Understanding of cloud services, architecture, and best practices in one or more major public cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• DevOps Practices: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker)
• Project Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading and delivering cloud migration, optimisation, or transformation projects
• Client-Facing Experience: Proven track record of engaging with clients, understanding their requirements, and delivering solutions that exceed expectations
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and drive consensus
• Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying abreast of industry trends, participating in professional development activities, and obtaining relevant certifications

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to assess their current infrastructure, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop tailored cloud and DevOps strategies
• Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure cloud-native solutions leveraging industry best practices and cutting-edge technologies
• Lead the implementation of CI/CD pipelines, automation, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices to streamline development and deployment processes
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth
• Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements, prioritise initiatives, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives
• Provide input to Statements of Work (SOW) and lead on small projects, ensuring deliverables are met within scope, budget, and timeline
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in cloud computing and DevOps, contributing to internal knowledge sharing and thought leadership initiatives

Benefits

• Work-life balance
• Flexible working with core hours of 10-4pm (UK time) because we know life happens outside of work
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Remote working
• 25 days’ holiday a year, plus bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Learning budget of £1,000 a year
• Your own MacBook Pro while you work at Appvia