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.
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.
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