Lead Platform Engineer

Are you a highly skilled Lead Platform Engineer ready to take your career to the next level? Do you have a passion for cloud infrastructure and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? If so, we have an extraordinary opportunity for you!

We are thrilled to announce an opening for a Lead Platform Engineer to join a prestigious and successful financial services organisation nestled in the picturesque Lake District. This is not just any role - you will be at the forefront of a major Cloud Transformation, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of our cloud platform engineering discipline.

As our Lead Platform Engineer, you will be the guardian of our cloud platform's health and performance. Your expertise will be crucial in defining our cloud infrastructure strategy and roadmap, ensuring stability, optimizing performance, and driving continuous improvement. This is a chance to leave your mark on a cutting-edge cloud transformation project that will set new industry standards.

Position: Lead Platform Engineer (Azure)

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

Salary: Up to £85,000 + Great Benefits

What You'll Do:

Leadership & Strategy: Define and drive the cloud infrastructure strategy, ensuring alignment with our business goals.
Management: Oversee the stability, performance, and maintenance of our Cloud Platform. You will have line manager responsibilities, guiding and mentoring a small team of talented engineers.
Innovation: Stay ahead of the curve by incorporating the latest industry trends and technologies into our cloud platform.Skills & Experience Required:

Azure Expertise: 5+ years of hands-on experience with Azure cloud services.
Infrastructure as Code: Mastery in "Infrastructure as Code" practices, utilizing tools like Terraform or BICEP.
Networking & Templating: Deep knowledge of full cloud networking and templating tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible.
CI/CD Mastery: Proficiency with CI/CD tooling and practices including GitHub, ADO, Jenkins, TeamCity, and automation techniques.
Scripting Proficiency: Experience with scripting languages/tools such as Bash, Ruby, or Python.
Industry Experience: Ideally, you have a background in financial services or highly regulated environments.

Why Join The Business?

Impactful Work: Lead our platform engineering efforts and ensure our cloud platform is always at its peak performance.

Collaborative Environment: Work closely with a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about what they do.

Career Growth: Manage and mentor junior engineers, shaping the future of our engineering team.

Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the flexibility of a mainly remote role with occasional visits to the beautiful Lake District.

This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of a transformative journey within a leading financial services organization. If you are a visionary Lead Platform Engineer with a proven track record of success, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to elevate your career and make a lasting impact. Join us and be a part of something truly extraordinary!

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