Cloud Platform Engineer

About us

Procentia is a multi-award-winning software and technology company specialising in the Pensions and Bulk Purchase Annuities market.

Since 2002, we’ve been developing intelligently designed ‘PenTech’ solutions that help pension schemes and insurers provide lasting value for their administrators and members.

We’re experts in the pensions sector. That’s all we do!

Our flagship solution is IntelliPen, a leading online administration and management system created for the modern pension era, not yesterday’s. Our software helps pension schemes of all types and sizes manage exceptional volumes of data and provide beautiful member experiences, while minimising the need for administrator intervention and involvement.

We're an innovative, visionary and fast-growing tech company. Through insight and research, we anticipate the future needs of our industry to support pensions schemes on their digital transformation journeys. We work to ensure their investment in our technology is future-proofed and their data is secure.

The job:

As a Cloud Platform Engineer, you will report to the Group Head of IT and Infrastructure and collaborate with all colleagues in the business, including our development teams to help deliver our products.

The role will be joining the platform team focused on our cloud platform environments. The purpose of this role is to ensure our Azure cloud platform is built and supported against best practices. You will work closely with development teams to reduce their cognitive load, enabling them to continually improve our product portfolio.

This role will help contribute to the modernisation of our products.

You will manage a diverse workload including multiple parallel tasks and you will prioritise your time and tasks effectively. You will be contributing to the design and developing existing and platform environments with innovative solutions for our international clients.

You will have a proven track record in Infrastructure as code which is of high quality, robust and scalable by design, as well as the ability to understand and introduce outside concepts to challenge the status quo or solve problems in software, tooling and process. You also need to have good communication skills to build and contribute to a schedule full of “Huddles”, briefings, 1-2-1 project work, etc.

*Please note this role will require on-call coverage: Monday to Friday: 5pm to 8am (outside core hours)- Weekends/BHs: 24 hours

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement Azure-based solutions that meet business requirements.
• Create robust and scalable architectures for cloud applications, considering factors such as performance, security, and cost optimisation as well as other non-functional requirements.
• Supporting role in the migration to Azure and modernisation of existing applications.
• Provision, configure, and manage Azure resources, including virtual machines, storage accounts, app services and networking components.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Azure Resource Manager templates.
• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Azure applications.
• Automate deployment processes, ensuring efficient and reliable software delivery.
• Integrate database storage solutions.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to Azure services, performance bottlenecks, and scalability.
• Optimise resource utilisation and cost management.
• Implement best practices for securing Azure resources.
• Monitor and address security vulnerabilities, compliance requirements, and access controls.
• Work closely with development teams to understand application requirements and provide Azure-related guidance and solutions.
• Investigation of problems and determining the best solution.
• Document architectural decisions, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Escalate or refer to team members where required to ensure the task in hand is delivered on in a timely and accurate way.

Key skills and experience:

• Understanding cloud computing concepts like Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).
• Proficiency in using various Azure services, such as Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure Networking, and Entra ID.
• Skills in scripting languages like PowerShell, Python, or Bash to automate tasks and manage Azure resources efficiently.
• Networking: Knowledge of virtual networks, VPNs, load balancers, and other networking components within Azure.
• Implementing security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices, such as Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like ARM templates, Terraform, or Ansible.
• Using Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, and other tools to monitor performance, diagnose issues, and ensure the reliability of Azure services.
• Experience with Azure Managed SQL Instance Database, Cosmos DB, and other database services for managing and optimising data storage.
• Aware of own limits and knows when to seek expert advice.
• Time management.
• Strong focus on delivery.
• Excellent algorithmic and problem-solving skills.
• Product cycle experience – from inception to delivery.
• Team player and great collaborator, also self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Patience and attention to detail.
• Fluent in English, excellent written and verbal communication skills.

A bit about our culture:

We’re proud of our welcoming and open culture, and our Values. Unlike some companies, our Values aren’t just words on paper – we’re dedicated to living them every day.

Our purpose is guided by a set of core values that shape the way we work together and how we create value for each other and our clients. These values are fundamental to who we are and what we do.

Clients at our Core

If we think like you we'll know what to do.

We create trust

We keep our promises and people trust us as experts.

Excellence in all we do

What we do, we do brilliantly.

We are people centered

We're more than a company, we are a community.

We are innovative and bold

We don't rest on the today, we look towards what could be tomorrow.

Lets talk about what's in it for you...

• 25 days holiday (plus public holidays) increasing with length of service up to a maximum of 28 days, with carry over of up to 1 week.
• Buying and Selling holiday (up to 1 week).
• Volunteer day – 1 day per year to support a charity or cause that positively impacts the local communities.
• 5% Employer contribution pension.
• Life Assurance.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Health care cash plan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme - affordable way to get the latest home and tech for you and family.
• Byond (exclusive discounts on everyday spend).
• Tusker – Electric Car Leasing scheme.
• Refer a friend bonus.
• Annual subscription for up to a maximum of two professional bodies.
• Procentia Plodders and Pacers – running club.
• Weekly office fruit basket.
• Procentia Pantry.
• Monthly socials.