Cloud Platform Engineer

Mydentist; Radcliffe; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Annual bonus scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Employee discounts (cinemas, retail, f

Recognition schemes

Job summary

mydentist is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to join the Transformation department in the Support Centre, Greater Manchester. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary, 27 days of holiday with service, and access to health, wellbeing benefits and employee discounts.

You will build and maintain Azure resources, automate infrastructure with Bicep/ARM, and help move toward a Zero Trust security model while supporting data platforms and FinOps initiatives across a 500-site estate.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on experience in public cloud engineering (Azure preferred).
• 2+ years hands-on experience using IaC tooling (Bicep/ARM preferred).
• Good working knowledge of core Azure services: compute, storage, networking, identity etc.
• Good understanding of core cybersecurity concepts and good security practice.
• Desirable exposure to Microsoft data products (e.g., Fabric, Data Factory, SQL, Purview).
• Some knowledge of scripting languages and azure automation (PowerShell preferred).
• Strong Infrastructure background.
• Experience using Azure DevOps to manage and deploy IaC.

Responsibilities

• Build and Maintain: Assist the team in building and maintaining Azure resources across our tenant, including PaaS and IaaS systems, following patterns set by the Principal Cloud Engineer and using DevOps principles so our 500-site estate stays stable, scalable and consistent.
• Automate the Routine: Use infrastructure-as-code and Azure DevOps to take the manual effort out of everyday changes. You will use and Bicep to deploy safely and repeatably, with support from the Principal Cloud Engineer.
• Keep Us Secure: Protecting clinical and patient data is paramount, so you will apply good security practice in everything you build. You will assist the team in moving toward a Zero Trust model using Microsoft Entra, Conditional Access, PIM and Azure Policy, and patch orchestration.
• Support the Data Platform: Work with the Data Team to keep the infrastructure behind Microsoft Fabric healthy, monitored and performing well, so data services stay reliable.
• FinOps: In a budget-conscious environment, you and the team will monitor cloud usage, flag waste, and help keep our cloud spend transparent and efficient.

Skills

Azure cloud engineering

DevOps

Security best practices

Zero Trust

IaC

Tools

Bicep

ARM templates

Azure DevOps

Powershell

Microsoft Entra

PIM

Azure Policy

Job description

Your future, as an Cloud Platform Engineer at mydentistYou’ll be joining our transformation department within our office called Support Centre, which is in Greater Manchester (M26 1GG).Full time hoursHybrid working arrangementsSupportive and experienced teamYou will benefit from free onsite parking and Kearsley train station is just a short walk awayWith an onsite mini market shop and casual seating space inside and outside (for the sunnier days)Your future, with usWorking at mydentist means you’ll be part of the UK’s leading dental network. Here, you’ll be trusted to do your best work, balancing your career around your life. We’re ambitious, focusing on the big picture and transforming how we deliver dentistry. Supported by a talented and driven team everyone is free to be themselves, where respect is a given and we’re always there for one another.Your future, your benefitsCompetitive salaryHolidays rising to 27 days per year with service (plus bank holidays)Annual Support Centre bonus schemeHealth and wellbeing benefits; including a virtual GP service and Employee Assistance Programme helpline which includes free counselling sessionsAccess to fantastic discounts at cinemas, major retail brands, restaurants and coffee chains - simple and easy to access making it possible to save hundreds of pounds a yearRecognition schemes including Support Centre Heroes and service awardsYour future, your roleAs an Cloud Platform Engineer, you’ll:Build and Maintain:Assist the team in Building and maintaining Azure resources across our tenant, including PaaS and IaaS systems, following the patterns set by the Principal Cloud Engineer and using DevOps principals so our 500-site estate stays stable, scalable and consistent.Automate the Routine:Use infrastructure-as-code and azure DevOps to take the manual effort out of everyday changes. You will use and Bicep to deploy safely and repeatably, with support from the Principal Cloud Engineer.Keep Us Secure:Protecting clinical and patient data is paramount, so you will apply good security practice in everything you build. You will assist the team in moving toward a Zero Trust model using Microsoft Entra, Conditional Access, PIM and Azure Policy, and patch orchestration.Support the Data Platform:Work with the Data Team to keep the infrastructure behind Microsoft Fabric healthy, monitored and performing well, so data services stay reliable.FinOps:In a budget-conscious environment, you and the team will monitor cloud usage, flag waste, and help keep our cloud spend transparent and efficient.Your skills2+ years hands-on experience in public cloud engineering (Azure preferred)2+ years hands-on experience using IaC tooling (Bicep/ARM preferred)Good working knowledge of core Azure services: compute, storage, networking, identity etcGood understanding of core cybersecurity concepts and good security practiceDesirableSome exposure to Microsoft data products, e.g. Fabric, Data Factory, SQL, PurviewSome knowledge of scripting languages and azure automation (Powershell preferred)Strong Infrastructure backgroundSome experience using Azure DevOps to manage and deploy IaCEnjoy being part of a team that’s passionate about supporting our practices and ultimately helping the nation smile.Your future starts hereBuild a fulfilling career with us, where you'll find the opportunity to develop your skills and shape your work life with the support of a caring and inclusive team who support one another.Click to apply now!