Azure Senior Platform Engineer - ACTIVE UK Security Clearance required.

Appvia Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning budget

MacBook Pro

Dog friendly office

Free snacks and beverages

Recreation facilities

Job summary

Appvia Ltd. in London is seeking an Azure Senior Platform Engineer to guide customers on cloud and DevOps maturity.

You will architect, implement, and optimise cloud-native solutions, leading CI/CD initiatives and IaC strategies with Terraform/Ansible, while mentoring junior engineers. Hybrid role with SC clearance eligibility, collaborating across cross-functional teams, engaging clients, and delivering secure, scalable platforms using Azure and other major clouds.

Qualifications

• Certification in relevant cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) at an associate level is highly desirable, e.g.: Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Certification in Kubernetes administration is desirable: CK A, CKSS

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to assess current infrastructure and develop tailored cloud and DevOps strategies.
• Design and implement scalable, resilient cloud-native solutions using industry best practices.
• Lead CI/CD pipelines, automation, and IaC to streamline development and deployment.
• Provide mentorship to junior team members and drive continuous learning.
• Engage stakeholders to align initiatives with business objectives and SOWs.

Skills

Platform Engineering

Automation

Container Orchestration

Public Cloud Expertise

DevOps Practices

Education

Microsoft Azure Certifications

Certified Kubernetes Administrator

CKS/CKSS certifications

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes (AKS)

Job description

Azure Senior Platform Engineer – UK Security Clearance eligibility required

Internal Title: Azure Senior Platform Engineer

Contract: Permanent - Full-time

Location: London, UK - (Hybrid - typically 1-2 days per month in office)

Package: £75,000 - £90,000 + 10% Bonus + 10% Shares + Benefits (see more below)

About Us

Appvia is a cloud-native consultancy and platform provider helping organisations build, secure and scale in the cloud, with offerings such as self-service platforms, governance, cost optimisation and AI accelerators.

Partnering with public cloud providers, we work across the public and private sector to help customers build modern cloud platforms, embed platform engineering best practices, improve governance, and optimise costs to unlock developer velocity and accelerate delivery practices that make cloud a competitive advantage.

About the role

As a Senior Azure Platform Engineer and Cloud Consultant, you will play a crucial role in guiding our customers on their journey to Cloud and DevOps maturity. Leveraging your expertise in cloud technologies and best practices, you will work closely with clients to architect, implement, and optimise solutions tailored to their unique needs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and deliver exceptional value to our customers.

Interview process – 4 stage

• Discovery conversation with our Talent Acquisition team.
• A paired Technical Assessment with Engineering team.
• Technical Interview deep dive with Practice Leadership.
• Competency focused Final Interview with Engineering Leadership.

Important

You must either hold active SC, or be eligible for SC:

• British Passport or ILR
• To have resided in the UK for at least the last 5 years.
• Have no criminal records.
• Have no financial irregularities.

About you

You’ll be passionate about new technology and automation, and experienced in working in an Engineering Team in Agile and DevOps best practices. You’ll also be able to talk to us about your:

• Knowledge of continuous integration and deployment practices
• Ability to collaborate with people of all levels of technical ability
• Understanding of industry best practices
• Project Management experience
• Fantastic people skills, including the ability to motivate a team towards a common goal

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.

Skills

• 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., AKS).
• Public Cloud Expertise: Understanding of cloud services, architecture, and best practices in one or more major public cloud providers (primarily Azure).
• DevOps Practices: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker).

Experience

• 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.

Qualifications

Certification in relevant cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) at an associate level is highly desirable, e.g.:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Certification in Kubernetes administration is desirable:

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKSS)

Why join Appvia?

We are a self‑funded, London‑based consultancy, growing rapidly while staying true to what got us here: a human, engineering‑led culture built on trust, ownership, and getting things done.

As we scale, we’re maturing as a business and expanding into new areas across platform engineering, software, data, and AI. We’re intentional about keeping our culture at the heart of it. We operate with a flat structure, agile ways of working, and a strong focus on collaboration, where good ideas come from anywhere and people are trusted to make an impact.

We work alongside our customers to solve complex, real‑world problems: modernising systems, improving delivery, and building scalable platforms that enable long‑term success.

If you want to be part of a team that values people as much as technology and gives you the space to grow while working on meaningful challenges, Appvia is the place to do it.

What’s on offer?

Work‑life balance

• Flexible working with core hours of 10‑4pm because we know life happens outside of work
• Hybrid working - only one compulsory office day per month
• 25 days’ holiday a year, plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Enhanced maternity and paternity to full pay
• Workplace Nursery Benefit to help working parents

For your well‑being

• Full Private Healthcare cover for you with partners and children covered 50%
• Death in Service
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Pension plus a salary sacrifice option for even greater savings
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity to full pay

Mental health support

• Free therapy through AXA
• Access to the Headspace App
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders

Other fun perks

• Learning budget of £1,000 a year
• Your own MacBook Pro while you work at Appvia
• Dog friendly office
• Wear what makes you comfortable
• Free snacks and beverages in the office
• Pool table, ping pong table and darts board
• Regular team socials, board game nights, industry meetups and more!

But don’t just take our word for it, you can check out what our Appvians say about us on Glassdoor and by following us on LinkedIn, Twitter and TikTok.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage, respect, and recognise diversity of thought and background throughout the business. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity, or disability status.

Note:

While all roles are active and approved at the time of posting, the dynamic nature of our start‑up means some applications may be processed to pipeline talent for future opportunities rather than current openings. We will strive to keep you informed of any changes to the status of your application.