Lead Platform Engineer

A fast-growing tech-driven utilities company is looking for a Lead Platform Engineer to drive their cloud strategy and platform engineering team. This role blends leadership, security, and automation, supporting a cloud-first approach with a focus on Azure while maintaining cloud-agnostic capabilities.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and mentor a small platform engineering team.
• Define and implement a secure cloud platform strategy.
• Manage supplier relationships and budget forecasts.
• Drive DevSecOps best practices and cloud security initiatives.
• Design CI/CD pipelines and automation-first infrastructure.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance efficiency and security.
• Provide enterprise-level authentication security expertise.
• Support out-of-hours deployments when needed.

What You’ll Bring:

• 5+ years in DevOps & Cloud Native Infrastructure (Azure-focused).
• 3+ years in Cloud Security / DevSecOps.
• Expertise in Kubernetes (Azure), Azure DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep).
• Strong coding skills in C# and experience with .NET Core/.NET 8.
• Experience with Azure CAF, ELZ, and well-architected frameworks.
• Proficiency in scripting & automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python, YAML).
• Strong problem-solving and leadership skills.
• AWS experience is a plus for business continuity planning.

Perks & Benefits:

• Hybrid & flexible working.
• Private healthcare & generous holiday allowance.
• Dedicated personal development time every two weeks.
• Monthly team incentives, free breakfasts, and a collaborative culture.

Apply now to join a company that values innovation, growth, and its people.

Location:
Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne and Wear
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE12 8BX

Salary:
60,000 - 80,000

Sector: Devops

Type:
Permanent

Posted:
02/27/2025