Lead Platform Engineer

Join Our Team as a Lead Platform Engineer (Azure) and Drive Cloud Transformation!

Are you a highly skilled Lead Platform Engineer with a passion for cloud infrastructure? Seize this opportunity to join a dynamic and successful financial services organization in the picturesque Lake District. We are undergoing an exciting Cloud Transformation and need your expertise to ensure the health and performance of our Cloud platform engineering discipline.

Position: Lead Platform Engineer (Azure)

Location: Mainly Remote - 1 Day a Month in the Lake District

Salary: Up to £85,000 + Excellent Benefits + Bonus

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment: Be at the forefront of our Cloud Transformation, defining infrastructure strategy and roadmaps.
• Leadership Role: Take charge of a small team, guiding and mentoring junior engineers.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest tools and technologies, including Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD tooling, and cloud networking.

Your Responsibilities:

• Oversee the stability, performance, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our Cloud Platform.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve platform engineering goals.
• Manage and mentor junior engineers, promoting best practices and industry standards.

Skills & Experience Required:

• 5+ Years with Azure: Demonstrated expertise and experience.
• Infrastructure as Code: Proficiency with Terraform or BICEP.
• Cloud Networking: Deep understanding and hands-on experience.
• Templating Tools: Proficiency with Puppet, Chef, Ansible.
• CI/CD Practices: Experience with Github, ADO, Jenkins, TeamCity, and automation techniques.
• Scripting Languages: Competence in Bash, Ruby, Python.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in financial services or other highly regulated environments.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing small teams.
• Up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Up to £85,000.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health, dental, and more.
• Flexible Work Arrangement: Mainly remote with occasional visits to the beautiful Lake District.
• Professional Growth: Work with a talented and dedicated team in a supportive environment.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to advance your career and make a significant impact in a leading financial services organisation.

Apply Now and become a vital part of our innovative journey in Cloud Transformation!

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